oblong texture cozie

i use the majic loop method to make these. you could use double pointed needles or straight needles (i have not tryed it with straight needles) if using straight needles you will need to sew up the side seam. this is from the 365 calander august 11th

what you will need

100% cotton yarn

size 6us needles

stitch marker (if using majic loop or double pointed needles)

row counter

darning needle

cast on 41 stitches

row 1 - k3, p5, *k5, p5, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3

row 2 - p3, k5, *p5, k5, repeat from *to last 3 stitches, p3

row 3 - repeat row 2

row 4 - repeat row 1

repeat these 4 rows until you have 31 rows

row 32 - *k1, k2 tog, repeat from * around to last 2 stitches k 2

rows 33, 35 & 37 - k

rows 34 & 36 (after row 36 you should have 13 stitches left) *k1, k2tog repeat from *around

cut a tail and run the tail through the 13 stitchs pull tight and weave it away.

this fits a can and a 20 oz bottle

this is a picture of toto with his summer do. he was out in the yard so i thought i would take a picute of him. he really doesnt like having his picture taken lolol

horizontal dash stitch cozie

this is from the 365 calander june 17th. i used the majic loop. you can use double pointed needles, you could also used straight needles (i have not tried it with straight needles) you will need to sew up the side seam. you will also need to purl the even rows starting with row 2 if using straight needles.

what you will need

100% cotton yarn

size 6 us needles

stitch markers (if using majic loop or double pointed needles)

row counter

darning needle

cast on 36 stitchs

row 1 - p 6, *k4, p6, repeat from * around

row 2 and all even rows - knit

row 3 - knit

row 5 - p1, *k4, p6, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k4, p1

row 7 - knit

row 8 - repeat row 2

repeat these 8 rows until you have 30 rows

row 31, 33, 35 - *k1, k2tog, repeat from * around

row 32, 34, 36 (after row 36 you should have 11 stitchs) - knit

cut a tail and run through the 11 stitchs pull tight and weave away.

this fits a can and a 20 oz bottle

rectangular checks cozie

i used majic loop to make these you could use double pointed needles or straight needles (i have not tried it with straight needles) if you use straight needles you will need to sew up the side seam.

what you will need

100% cotton yarn

size 6 us needles

row counter

stitch marker (if using majic loop or double pointed needles)

darning needle

cast on 42 sts

row 1 and every odd row knit

rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 - *k3, p3, repeat from * around

rows 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 - *p3, k3, repeat from * around

rows 26, 28 and 30 - *k3, p3, repeat from * around

rows 31, 33, 35 - * k1, k2tog, repeat from * around

rows 32, 34, 36 - (after row 36 you should have 13 stitchs) k around

cut a tail and run through the 13 stitches pull tight and weave away

this fits a 20 oz bottle and a can

basket weave cozie

i used majic loop to make these you could use double pointed needles or straight needles ( i have not tried them with straight needles) if you use straight needles you will have to sew up the side seam.

you will need

100% cotton yarn

size 6 us needles

row counter

stitch marker (if using majic loop or double pointed needles)

darning needle

cast on 40 sts

rows 1-5 - *knit 5, purl 5, repeat from * around

rows 6- 10- * purl 5, knit 5, repeat from * around

rows 11-15- repeat rows 1-5

rows 16 - 20- repeat rows 6-10

rows 21- 25 - repeat rows 1-5

rows 26- 30 - repeat rows 6-10

rows 31, 33, 35 - * k1, k2tog, repeat from * around

rows 32, 34,36 (after row 36 you should have 12 stitches left) - k around

cut a tail and run it through the 12 stitchs. pull tight and sew it away.

i took the pictures using a can and a 20 oz bottle

seed stitch cozie

i used the majic loop to make these. you could use double pointed needles, im sure you could use straight needles (i have not tried it with straight needles) but you would have to sew up the side seam.

you will need

100% cotton yarn

1 stitch marker (if using double pointed needles or majic loop)

row counter

darning needle

size 6 us needles

cast on 40 sts

rows 1 - 30 do seed stitch

rows 31, 33, and 35 - * purl 1, knit 2 together, repeat from * around

rows 32, 34, and 36 (after row 36 you should have 12 stitch left) *knit 1, purl 1, repeat from * around

cut a tail and run the tail through the 12 stitchs pull tight and sew the tail away.

i used these on a 20 oz bottle and cans

enjoy

slippers

i just made the pattern a lot easier to do (i hope lol) my grandmother taught me how to make them about 20 yrs ago. she showed me how so i had to right the pattern by making the slippers. every year for christmas my family loves to get their "squishy" package. the top slipper shows it right side out the bottom one is inside out so you can see how it looks. noone has test knitted this so if there are any problems please hollar and i will be more than happy to fix it. they are VERY easy and a really good way to use up left over acrylic.

grandma stephs slippers

Slippers

material: size 7 us needles,

2 skeins acrylic yarn (making these is a great way to use up left over acrylic)

with color A cast on 60 (65) sts – leave at least a 12 inch tail to sew up back of slipper

Row 1 - with color A Knit across

Row 2 - with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5 with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, (with color A Knit 5)

Row 3 - twist 2 colors (with color A [leaving color B in front] Knit 5) with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front )Knit 5, with color B (leaving A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, and with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5

Row 4 - twist 2 colors with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B

Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5 with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, (with color A Knit 5)

Row 5 - twist 2 colors (with color A [leaving color B in front] Knit 5) with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5 , with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front)Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5

Row 6 - twist 2 colors and with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5 with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, (with color A Knit 5)

Row 7 - twist 2 colors (with color A [leaving color B in front] Knit 5) with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5 , with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5 ,with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leave color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5

Row 8 - twist 2 colors 2 times with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, (with color B Knit 5)

Row 9 - twist 2 colors (with color B [leaving color A in front] Knit 5) with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5 , with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5 ,with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5

Row 10 - twist 2 colors with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, (with color B Knit 5)

Row 11 - twist 2 colors (with color B [leaving color A in front] Knit 5) with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5 , with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5 ,with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5

Row 12 - twist 2 colors with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, with color B Knit 5, with color A Knit 5, (with color B Knit 5)

Row 13 - twist 2 colors (with color B [leaving color A in front] Knit 5) with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5 , with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5 ,with color A (leaving color B in front)Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leave color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5, with color A (leaving color B in front) Knit 5, with color B (leaving color A in front) Knit 5

Rows 14 thru 19 (twist 2 colors 2 times only on row 14) repeat rows 2 thru 7

Rows 20 thru 25 (twist 2 colors 2 times only on row 20) repeat rows 8 thru13

Rows 26 thru 31 (twist 2 colors 2 times only on row 26) repeat rows 2 thru 7

Rows 32 thru 37 (twist 2 colors 2 times only on row 32) repeat rows 8 thru 13

Rows 38 thru 43 (twist 2 colors 2 times only on row 38) repeat rows 2 thru 7

Rows 44 thru 49 (twist 2 colors 2 times only on row 44) repeat rows 8 thru 13

Rows 50 thru 55 (twist 2 colors 2 times only on row 50 repeat rows 2 thru 7

Rows 56 thru 61 (twist 2 colors 2 times only on row 56) repeat rows 8 thru 13

(Rows 62 thru 67 (twist 2 colors 2 times only on row 62) repeat rows 2 thru 7)

Row 62 (68) using color A Knit 2 together across

Row 63 (69) using color A Knit 2 together across

cut yarn at least 22 inches long, run a tapestry needle through the stitches, then run the yarn though a second time. Pull tight and sew up the hole in the toe, sew the squares up until you have 5 squares left (sew up 5 [6] squares) weave in colors A and B

sew up heal of slipper with color A, weave in colors A and B

turn slipper right side out and enjoy

dravens hat

i made this for draven right after i made jasmines one day ill figure out how to make pom poms cause neither of them are still on the hats lol oh well the hats are keeping their heads warm even without the pom poms

jasmines hat

i made this for jasmine in oct finally getting it on here lol

sians purse

this one was for my cousins little girl. i made 11 of them for christmas presents for the little girls this past year. i used Rhonda Whites alphabet patterns and found pretty patterns out of the 365 calander (which i use alot) to make them. a friend of mine sewed the liner in for me and then i sewed up the sides. unfortunately i didnt get a picture of all of them before christmas and i didnt get a picture of sians sewn up. but i plan on making more of them in the future.

book mark

i made this bookmark for my mom for her bday last october. it is from rainy's patterns.

new years resolution

my new years resolution is to try and keep up better with my blog. now that my computer is back from the dr i am going to spend the week-end updating my ravelry and my blog. i have lots of new pics to add

dinner at the party

here are some pics of don cooking frogmore stew and hamburgers (for those that didnt want the stew lol)

my babies turned 26

i cant believe my baby boys are 26. here are some pics from their birday party at dj's house

bookmark

this is a bookmark i made for my moms 72nd birthday. i knitted it with crochet thread it is from rainy's site http://www.stringsandthingsyarn.com/

cozy pattern

here is another pattern for a cozy. this one im going to have to reknit becasue my daughter in law stoll it (lol) before i could get a pic.

Diagonal Rib Cozy
Materials needed:
1 set of size 6 us double pointed needles
1 set of size 4 us double pointed needles for the i-cord
1 stitch marker
1 tapestry needle
1 ball of 100% cotton worsted weight yarn
Cast on 17 stitches on 2 needles and 18 stitches on 1 needle for a total of 52 stitches. Make sure you leave a long tail for later.
Put the stitch marker between stitches 1 and 2 to mark the new row
Row 1 - *k2, p2; repeat from * to end
Row 2 - repeat row 1
Row 3 - k1, *p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1
Row 4 - p1, *k2, p2, from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1
Row 5 - *p2, k2; repeat from * to end.
Row 6 - repeat row 5
Row 7 - repeat row 4
Row 8 - repeat row 3
Repeat these 8 rows 5 times for a total of 40 rows
Row 41 - *k2, yo, k2tog, k2; repeat from * around to end
Row 42 - *k2, p2; repeat from * around.
Bind off weave in end on top
With long tail run around bottom of stitches pull tight. Sew up hole then weave in end.
Make an I-Cord about 22" long weave in ends at both ends of the I-cord. Run the I-cord in and out the holes on top and then tie and knot in each end. Put your drink bottle, can or glass in and tie it so the cozy doesnt slip off and enjoy

double fleck cozy

here is the pattern for the cozy.

Double fleck stitch cozy
materials needed
1 set size 6 double pointed needles
1 set size 4 double pointed needles for I cord
1 stitch marker
1 tapestry needle
1 ball 100% cotton yarn
cast on 17 sts on 2 needles and 18 sts on 1 needle for a total of 52 sts. Make sure you leave a long enough tail to sew up the hole on bottom later.
Put a stitch marker between stitches one and two to mark the new row.
Row 1 - knit around to end
Row 2 - p4, *k2, p4; repeat from * to end
Row 3 - knit around to end
Row 4 - p1, *k2, p4; repeat from *to last 3 sts k2, p1
Repeat these 4 rows 10 times for a total of 40 rows.
Row 41 - *k2, yo, k2tog, k2; repeat from * around to end
Row 42 - knit around to end.
Bind off weave in end at top
Run the long tail around through stitches on the bottom pull tight and sew up hole. Weave in end.
Make an I-Cord about 22" sew the end away in both ends
Run the cord in and out the holes then put a knot in each end.
Put a bottle, can, glass or what ever you drink out of and tie the I-cord so that the cozy doesn’t slip off and you will have a great way to tell your drink from everyone else’s and there will be no mess from moister dripping.

jasmine and draven's potty seat

here are the shots of don making his first of three potty seats for the grandkids

draven

it was easier to go under than around