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Alaina’s Simple Seed Stitch Dishcloth
Approximately 7 in by 7 in
Materials
Sugar n’ Cream by Lily (or similar cotton yarn) 1 skein makes two dishcloths in my gauge. Size 7 needles
Gauge
Really does not matter. I list my gauge solely in regards to the size dishcloth I made.
9 stitches, unstretched, across 2 inches in seed stitch pattern
Method
CO 33 stitches
Row 1 – 3: Knit across
Row 4: K3, *p 1, k 1; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, p1, k3 Row 5 – 44: Repeat Row 4
Row 45 – 47: Knit across
Row 48: BO all stitches
Make a Hand-Made Thank You Card
You will need:
- (1) 4 1/4 x 11 inch gold card stock
- (1) 4 1/4 x 5 inch dark brown card stock
- Any “thank you” stamp(s)
- Dark brown ink pad
- Permanent mono-adhesive
- Ribbon
- Optional: all-purpose ink (frosty champagne color) and cellophane to use as a “sponge”
Directions:
- Fold the gold card stock in half and trim 1/4 inch off both sides.
- If you are using the frosty ink, use a small piece of cellophane wrap and dip it in a little ink. ‘sponge’ a random pattern on the front side of the gold card stock.
- Stamp “Thank You” in dark brown ink.
- Mount gold card stock on top of brown card stock, using mono-adhesive or double stick tape.
- Trim ribbon ends, (fold ribbon in half and snip the end diagonally).
- Tie ribbon around front of the card in a square knot.
HAPPY EASTER
Bunny Card and Gift Box
A Work Of Heart
Gooseberry Patch Homemade Gifts From the Heart
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Add a Little Whimsy To Your Next Table Setting
Invite Excitement!
Don’t underestimate the importance of the invitations. This is your first opportunity to ‘set the stage’ and give your guests an idea of the ‘personality’ of your upcoming gathering. I remember when I was making a guest list for my Ya-Ya Babes party, there was a fun person who I had recently met at a monthly Bunco get-together. She was someone who I wanted to get to know, so I sent her an invitation to the party. After receiving my invitation in the mail, she stopped by my house to personally RSVP and tell me that with an invitation like that, this was definitely a party she didn’t want to miss! That was the beginning of one of my most cherished and dear friendships.
1 Sugar & Cream Yarn
1 Pair Size 9 Knitting Needles
Cast on 37 Stitches
Row 1-8: Knit each row.
Row 9: (Right side) K5, *K2 tog., K2, YO, K1, YO, K2, K2 tog.*, repeat between * * 2 more times, K5.
Row 10: K5, Purl across to last 5 sts, K5.
Row 11: K5, *K2 tog., K1, YO, K3, YO, K1, K2 tog.*, repeat between * * 2 more times, K5.
Row 12: Repeat Row 10
Row 13: K5, *K2 tog., YO, K5, YO, K2 tog.*, repeat between * * 2 more times, K5.
Row 14: Repeat Row 10
Repeat rows 9-14 four or five times until cloth is square.
Knit 7 rows. Bind off. Weave in ends.
Valentine's Day Hearts
Hand-Knit Dishcloth
One ball of cotton yarn, size 7 needles Cast on 40 Stitches, K = knit, p = purl.
This pattern is not suited for using a different border
Row 1-9 and all odd rows) Knit across
Row 10) k9, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k9
Row 12) k8, p4, k4, p8, k4, p4, k8
Row 14) k7, p6, k3, p8, k3, p6, k7
Row 16) k6, p8, k3, p6, k3, p8, k6
Row 18) k6, p8, k4, p4, k4, p8, k6
Row 20) k7, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k7
Row 22, 24) knit across
Row 26) k9, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k9
Row 28) k8, p4, k4, p8, k4, p4, k8
Row 30) k7, p6, k3, p8, k3, p6, k7
Row 32) k6, p8, k3, p6, k3, p8, k6
Row 34) k6, p8, k4, p4, k4, p8, k6
Row 36) k7, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k7
Row 38, 40) knit across
Row 42) k9, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k9
Row 44) k8, p4, k4, p8, k4, p4, k8
Row 46) k7, p6, k3, p8, k3, p6, k7
Row 48) k6, p8, k3, p6, k3, p8, k6
Row 50) k6, p8, k4, p4, k4, p8, k6
Row 52) k7, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k7
Row 53-60) Knit across
Bind off and weave in ends.
This pattern was created by Susan Mrenna 2007 Knit A Little http://knitalittlestore.blogspot.com/search/label/Valentine’s%20Day
