Socks!

Finally I have a copy of "Sock Soar on Two Circular Needles" by Cat Bordhi! My favorite knitting store here in Portland, Knit Wit, just had a few copies come in. I had started a pair, but now I think I'll rip them out and follow her pattern for "Columbine Peak" socks. My yarn should look really nice in that pattern. It's so exciting - I have to resist the urge to do it right now. First I have to finish the baby blanket for Michele that goes with the sweater I just finished.... so many projects, so little time.

I also picked up yarn for Dylan's new blanket - he picked out the colors and now I just have to make his blanket. It's a bulkie yarn so that should knit up in no time - now I just need to decide on a pattern!

Flower Bookmark

This one is a favorite of mine - great for a quick and easy gift!

Use needles the size appropriate for the yarn.

Flower

CO 66 in MC (orange in this one)

Row 1-3 work in stst

Row 4 switch to CC (yellow) and purl
Row 5 K6, twist (rotate the right needle 360 degrees), K6, twist, K6... continue until you reach the end of the row

Row 6: K1, K2tog, continue K2tog until end, K1 (34 sts)
Row 7: same as row 6 (18 sts)

Row 8: same as row 6 (10 sts)

Cut tail leaving enough to pull through stitches and a little extra to attach it to the stem. Pull tail through 10 remaining stitches, pull tight, and fasten off inside flower.

Stem

CO 9

Row 1: K2tog, K2, yo, k1, yo, k2, k2tog

All even rows purl

Row 3: K2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, k2tog

Row 5: K2tog, yo, k5, yo, k2tog

Row 6: purl

Repeat rows 1-6 3 more times

Row 25: K2tog, yo, k5, yo, k2tog

Row 27: K2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, k2tog

Row 29: K2tog, K2, yo, k1, yo, k2, k2tog

Row 30: purl

Repeat rows 25-30 3 more times.

BO.

Attach flower to one end of the stem and weave in ends. Remember to block at the end to flatten your stem!

Rosette

CO 70
Work stst for 5 rows
BO
Shape into rosette and sew into shape.
Felt as directed on label.

Felted Bag Pattern

The “Elizabeth” Bag

Materials
A = light gray
B = dark gray
C = black

1 Skein each in Medium Weight wool
Size 9 needles
Size 9 double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle

Body
CO 60 in A
Work St st for 30 rows
With B work St st for 30 rows
With C work St st for 60 rows
With B work St st for 30 rows
With A work St st for 30 rows
BO

Handles (make 2)
CO 4 in A on double-pointed needles (leave 8” tail)
Work I-Cord for 20 rows, pull end through 4 stitches (leave 8” tail)

Pocket
CO 20 in A
Work St st for 20 rows
BO

Assembly
Fold body in half with WS out.
Sew side seams down from top to 2” from bottom.
Fold bottom so it’s flat (looks like an upside down T) and sew flat bottom/
Repeat for other side.
Center pocket on A near top and sew on.
Using pocket sides as guide, sew on the handles using the 8”tails.

Felting
Felt in the washer. With bag still wet, pull into shape and put a folded towel inside to give bag shape. Let dry completely.