Sammy's handbag

 

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Materials:

4ply yarn (used Mirrage acrylic) 2mm needles

Abbreviations: 

See post from 4 January

Cast on 8sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: inc in every st across row (16sts)

Start with a p row and stst 15 rows

Next row: k2tog across row (8sts)

Next row: k

Cast off

Make an i-cord of 3cm. Sew sides of bag and sew on the handle and decorate. 

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Next week: A strapless top for Sammy to go under overalls.

Sammy's evening dress

 

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Materials:

4ply yarn (used Patons Big Baby) 2mm needles

Abbreviations:

See post of 4 January 2024

With C1 cast on 53sts

*Row 1: C1 kfb, k to end

Next short rows: C2 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20

Row 3: C1 k to end*

Repeat * - * another eleven times

*Next row: C1 k2tog, k to end

Next short rows: C2, k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20

Next row: C1 k to end*

Rep * - * once more

Next row: C1 k2tog x2, k to end

Next short rows: C2 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20

Next row: C1 k to end

Next row: C1 k to end

Next short rows: C2 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20

Next row: C1 k to end

Next row: C1 kfb x2, k to end

Next short rows: C2 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20

Next row: C1 k to end

*Next row: C1 kfb, k to end

Next short rows: C2 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20

Next row: C1 k to end*

Rep * - * once more

*Next row: C1, k2tog, k to end

Next short rows: C2 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20, turn

 k20

Next row: C1 k to end*

Rep * - * eleven times more

Cast off.

Sew back. I used the holes made by short rows to thread an i-cord through and tie it in a bow. 

Variation idea...

And a bit of a challenge, knit this dress as a wedding dress. 

It can be knitted in one colour too. 

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Next week: a bag to finish this outfit. 

Alex's hooded vest

 

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Materials:

4ply yarn (used Patons Big Baby) 2mm needles 

Abbreviations: see post of 4 January 2024

With C2 cast on 48sts

Knit 2 rows

Row 3: k

Row 4: k2, p to last 2sts, k2

Rep rows 3 & 4 thirteen times more

Row 31: k

Row 32: k2, p8, k4, p20, k4, p8, k2

Row 33: k

Row 34: k2, p8, k4, p20, k4, p8, k2

Divide to create armholes

Right front

Row 1: k12, leave the rem sts on holder for later

Row 2: k2, p8, k2

Rep rows 1 & 2 another 8 times

Next row: k6, cast off 6sts, keep the 6sts on a holder for hood.

Rejoin yarn to back

Row 1: k24

Row 2: k2, p20, k2

Rep rows 1 & 2 another eight times

Next row: Cast off 6sts, k12, cast off 6sts, keep the 12sts on a holder for hood.

Rejoin yarn to last 12sts for left front.

Row 1: k

Row 2: k2, p8, k2

Rep rows 1 & 2 another 8 times

Next row: Cast off 6sts, k to end. Do not cut yarn

Now knit over all 24 sts for hood:

Row 1: k2, p20, k2

Row 2: k

Row 3: k2, p20, k2

Row 4: k

Row 5: k2, p20, k2

Row 6: k5, kfb, k3, kfb, k4, kfb, k3, kfb, k5 (28sts)

Row 7: k2, p24, k2

Row 8: k

Row 9: k2, p24, k2

Rep rows 8 & 9 another 11 times

Now there are two options.

Option 1 – Cast off, then you fold the hood in half and sew.

Option 2 – K14, Fold hood so inside is out, and two needles are on top of each other

With a third needle, knit 1 st from both needles together and as you knit you cast off at the

same time.

Option 2 has no seam to sew.

Sew shoulders. Make and attach 2 i-cords of 6cm to front at neck edges as seen in picture.

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Bigger Baby Cradle

 

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This one has more room for the bigger babies. I am planning on knitting one without the hood and put in on a stand. When and if this work I will share some of my pictures. 

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) but any brand works 3.25mm needles

Abbreviations:

k - knit    p- purl    inc - increase (used knit into front and back of same stitch)   dec - decrease same as k2tog (knit 2 stitches together)    st(s) - stitch(es)

Bottom

Cast on 6sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row 

Repeat these 2 rows until 12sts on needle

Garter st 36 rows

Next row: dec 1 st at beginning and end of row 

Next row: k

Repeat these 2 rows until 6sts left

Cast off

Side

Cast on 80sts

Moss st 6 rows

Knit 4 rows garter st

Cast off

Sew the side around the bottom on the outside. It will not be turned.  Sew the side seam going up on the inside.

Handles

Make 2 of your choice

- Chain 18sts

- Make an i-cord of 7cm

- Cast on 18sts and cast off

Do not sew it to side yet...

Hood

Cast on 22 sts

Knit 4 rows garter stitch 

Start with a p row and stst 7 rows

Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across, end with k1 (15sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across (10 sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across, end with k1 (7sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across, end with k1 (5sts)

Thread yarn through sts, secure and sew hood to side on one end...

Now you can sew the handles on too.

Your cradle is now finished. Bellow is some extras or bedding for the cradle. This is only for the bigger cradle

Insert for bottom (like a thin mattress)

Cast on 6sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row

Repeat these two rows until 12 sts on needĺe

Garter st 30 rows

Next row: dec 1 st at beginning and end of row 

Next row: k

Repeat these 2 rows until 6sts on needle

Cast off

Pillow

Cast on 8sts

Stst 12 rows

Cast off

Fold in half, sew 2 sides, lightly stuff and sew closed

Cover

Cast on 8sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: inc1 st at the beginning and end of row

Repeat these 2 rows until 16sts

Garter st 20 rows

Cast off

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Smaller Baby Cradle

 

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I used an older photo for this one. The size is very clear. 

Materials:

DK yarn of your choice  3.25mm needles

Abbreviations: 

k - knit    p - purl    stst - stocking stitch    inc - increase (I used knit into front and back of the same stitch)    dec - decrease (I used the knit 2 stitches together method)    st - stitch  

Bottom

Cast on 6sts

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: Inc at beginning and end of row

Repeat these two rows until 12 sts.

Knit 30 rows

Next row: Dec 1st at beginning and end of row

Next row: k

Rep these last two rows until 6 sts left

Cast off

Sides

Cast on 54 sts

Knit moss st for 6 rows.

Knit 4 rows

Cast off

Sew the side to the bottom.

Handles (make 2)

Chain 18 sts or Cast on 18 sts and cast off.

Hood

Cast on 22 sts

Knit 4 rows

Start with a p row and stst 7 rows

Next row: (K1, k2tog), rep across row (15sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog), rep acorss row (10sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog), rep across row (7sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog), rep across row (5sts)

Thread yarn through rem sts and sew on hood. 

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Alex's pants with pockets

 

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Materials:

4ply yarn (used Patons Big Baby) 2mm needles 

Abbreviations: 

See post of 4 January 2024

Side pockets (make 2)

With C2 cast on 8sts

Knit 2 rows

Stst 10 rows

Cast off

Pants

Begin with one leg:

With C1, cast on 28sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 60 rows

Cast off 2sts at beg of next 2 rows

Cut yarn and keep sts on holder. 

Knit another leg, but do not cut yarn.

Now knit over both legs (48sts)

Next row: p

Next row: k

Now start to divide:

Back p12

Cast on 6 sts, k to end (18sts)

Starting with a p row stst 7 rows

Cut yarn and keep sts on an extra needle.

Rejoin yarn to center for front and p24

Row 1: k1, k2tog, k to last 3sts, k2tog, k1

Row 2: k1, p to last st, k1

Rep rows 1 & 2 another three times (16sts)

Cut yarn ant keep sts on an extra needle

Back

Rejoin yarn to other 12 back sts and Cast on 6sts, p18

Stst 8 rows

Do not cut yarn. Now knit all 3 pieces together:

K12 from back, place rem 6 sts behind the front 16sts and knit 1 st from both needles together

x6, k4 from front, place the other back piece behind the front and knit tog 1 st from both

needles x6, k12 from back (40sts)

Next row: p

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib

Sew crotch and back seam. Sew pockets onto legs. Sew leg seams

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Next week: A Hooded Vest to go with the pants. 

Crop top and 3/4 pants

 

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This outfit has a 4ply version too. For top and pants see 15 Dec 2023 and for the bag see 29 Mar 2024

Back to the 8ply version 

Materials: 

8ply yarn  (used Sean sheep acrylic and Birch Creative print)  2mm needles x3

Abbreviations:

st(s) -  stitch(es)    k - knit    p - purl     stst - stocking stitch    yo - yarn over     k2tog - knit two sts together     inc - increase (I use knit into front and back of same stitch)    

Test square:

8ply yarn and 2mm needles 

8 sts and 10 rows stst = 2.5 x 2.5cm 

Crop top

Sleeves (make 2) 

Cast on 12 sts 

Row 1: k

Row 2: (k1, yo, k2tog) x 4

Row 3: k

Stst 8 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows (8sts)

Keep these on a spare needle for later

Body

Cast on 36sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: (k1, yo, k2tog) x12

Row 3: k

Stst 8 rows

Next row: k8, cast off 2 sts, k16, cast off 2 sts, k8

Now knit in the sleeves: 

p8 from back, p8 from sleeve, p16 from front, p8 from sleeve, p8 from other back

Next row: k6, k2tog x2, k4, k2tog x2, k12, k2tog x2, k4, k2tog x2, k6 (40sts)

Next row: p

Next row: k

Next row: k

Next row: (k1, yo, k2tog) x13, k1

Next row: k

Cast off 

Sew sleeve seam, underarms and then back seam.

Pants

Cast on 15sts

Knit 1 row

Stst 12 rows

Next row: k1, inc1, k to last 2sts, inc1, k1 (17sts)

Stst 5 rows

Next row: k1, inc1, k to last 2sts, inc1, k1 (19 sts)

Stst 9 rows

Cast off 2 stst at beginning of next two rows (15sts)

Keep this leg on the spare needle

Knit another leg But Do Not Cut Yarn 

Now knit over both legs (30sts)

Stst 7 rows

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew crotch, back and leg seams

Bag

Cast on 12sts

Moss st 30 rows

Row 1: (k1, p1)

Row 2: (p1, k1) 

Repeat pattern

Cast off

Sew side seams

Strap

Cast on 40 sts

Cast off

Or make an i-cord as long as you prefer.

Sew strap to bag sides.

Decorate if you want. 

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