Knitting

Here are some ideas provided by the forum members.

These were provided by NZJane

A jumper still being knitted (using cocktail sticks)
use needles size 2 1/4 and double knitting wool, and stocking stitch.
cast on 8 stitches
knit 10 rows
cast on a further 4 stitches, then knit that complete row (all 12 stitches)
when you get to the end, cast on another 4 stitches (for the other sleeve)
knit 2 more complete rows and then knit only 8 of the third row- so that the knitting stops mid jumper.
Thread the stitches on to cocktail sticks, and roll the remaining wool into a tiny ball to hang beside the jumper. You can always add tiny beads to the end of the cocktail sticks.
           


Baby 'Jacket'
Use size 2 1/4 needles and double knitting wool.
cast on 8 stitches.
knit 10 rows.
cast on another 4 stitches and knit only (leaving 4 on the other needle) those four stitches for 2 rows (makes a sleeve) cast off that sleeve.
Knit the remaining 4 stitches and then cast on 4 more (to make the other sleeve)
Knit 2 rows again and cast off.
You now have a little jumper with a sort of V neck. You can add bows and beads as buttons to the front.

              


Anne has very kindly sent in her patterns for producing some lovely little baby items.

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Pattern for mini bootees and hat.

3 ply wool or ‘thin’ 4 ply wool.
size 12 needles (2 ¾ mm)
Abbreviations: k = knit (plain), w.fwd = wool forward (bring wool round needle to your side of needle and knit a plain stitch)

Bootees

Cast on 16 sts.
k 4 rows
Next row: cast off 3 sts at beginning of row, k to end.
Next row: cast off 3 sts at beginning of row, k to end.
k 4 rows
Next row: k1, w.fwd, k1, w.fwd, k1 carry on this pattern to end of row. (to make holes for ribbon)
Next row: cast off, cut wool leaving enough for sewing seam.

Thread ribbon through holes and tie bow.
Hat

Cast on 30 stitches
Rib 4 rows (one stitch plain, one stitch purl)
k two rows
Next row: k3, k2 together, k3, k2 together, carry on this pattern to end of row
Next row: k
Next row: k2, k2 together, k2, k2 together, carry on this pattern to end of row
Next row: k
Next row: k1, k 2 together, k1, k2 together, carry on this pattern to end of row
Next row: k
Next row: K2 together to end of row
Next row: k

Then cut wool to leave enough to thread through stitches on needle, pull tight and sew seam.

Decorate with a bobble or bow to match bootees or embroidered flower.
Click here for the pics of Anne's work, and other ideas.