Marigolds By The Lake - Baby Set

MISTI ALPACA - a wonderfully soft yarn for any baby project. This is a sock yarn, but it is so soft that any baby will love to wear it. The yarn is 50% Alpaca, 30% Merino, 10% silk, and 10% Nylon. You cannot go wrong.

I am a big fan - look for a video where I will show you my niece's baby wearing the hat, gloves, and socks I knitted as a gift. 

Should you want to knit it yourself here is a link to a free pattern in my RAVELRY SHOP.

Enjoy.

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However, you may sell a finished product (socks) you made.

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Crocheted Mittens For Adults Medium Size - Free Pattern

These Mittens are medium size

I never crocheted mittens. These were my first and I think they came out pretty great. These are really quite easy - I used only chain, single crochet stitch, sc decrease and slip stitch to make these. All crocheted in the round.
Those red thumbs are quite something - I keep looking at them... and don't forget - "keep your fingers busy to keep many fingers warm" :-)

Material:
1 ball Loops & Treads, Impeccable, deep red (Claret), 268 yds/245 m
1 ball Loops & Treads, Impeccable, black color, 268 yds/245 m
Hook US size G (4 mm)
Scissors
Yarn Needle (optional)

Abreviations:
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
sc dec - single crochet decrease
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
prev. - previous
join - join with a sl st
BO - bind off

Gauge:
single crochet stitches
4" x 4" = 16 st x 16 rows

Step-by-Step:

Make 2 gloves.

Red yarn:

Foundation: ch35, join

Rnd 1-3        ch1, 1 sc into each st, join (total 32 sc)

Black yarn:

Rnd 4-10        ch1, 1 sc into each st, join (total 32 sc)
Rnd 11           ch1, thumb part: (2 sc into 1st st, 1 sc in st, 2 sc into next st); 1 sc into each st to end                       (total 34 sc)
Rnd 12          ch1, 1 sc into each st, join (total 34 sc)
Rnd 13          ch1, thumb part: (2 sc into 1st st, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc into next st); 1 sc into                                   each st to end (total 36 sc)
Rnd 14          ch1, 1 sc into each st to  end, join (total 36 sc)
Rnd 15          ch1, thumb part: (2 sc into 1st st, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc into next st); 1 sc into                                   each st to end (total 38 sc)
Rnd 16          ch1, 1 sc into each st to  end, join (total 38 sc)
Rnd 17          ch1, thumb part: (2 sc into 1st st, 1 sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc into next st); 1 sc into                                   each st to end (total 40 sc)
Rnd 18          ch1, 1 sc into each st to  end, join (total 40 sc)
Rnd 19          ch1, 1 sc into each st to  end, join (total 40 sc)
Rnd 20          ch1, 1 sc into each st to  end, join (total 40 sc)
Rnd 21          ch1, 1 sc into each st to  end; join, ch2,  then slip st into 11th st to form a thumb part and                      a  palm part

Continue crocheting around your palm part:

Rnd 1          ch1, 1 sc into each st until you reach ch2, then 2 sc into each of these 2 chains; join
                   (total 30 sts)
Rnd 2-16    ch1, 1 sc into each st, join (total 30 sc)
Rnd 17       ch1, *[1 sc, sc dec]* - 10x; join, (total 20 sc)
Rnd 18       ch1, 1 sc into each st, join (total 20 sc)
Rnd 19       ch1, *[sc dec]* - 10x; join (total 10 sc)
Rnd 20       ch1, 1 sc into each st, join (total 10 sc)
Rnd 21       BO by pulling yarn through each st (total 10) and then pull yarn through all 10 loops


Finishing thumb:

Red yarn:

Rnd 1          ch1, 15 sc around the perimeter of the thumb; join
Rnd 2-6       ch1, 1 sc into each st to end; join (total 15 sts)
Rnd 7           ch1, *[1 sc, sc dec]* - 5x; join
Rnd 8          1 sc into each st; join (total 10 st)
Rnd 9          ch1, *[1 sc, sc dec]* - 3x, 1 sc; join
Rnd 10        pull yarn through each stitch to make a loop, while doing that transfer each loop onto knitting needles (total 7 loops), then pull one stitch through all loops to BO and weave in all the ends

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Other Crocheted Items you may want to check out

Crocheted Fingerless Gloves (adult)
Three Summer Crocheted Hats For Babies
Crocheted Spring Hat (youth/adult)
Crocheted Hat With Raised Design (Youth)
Chicken Placemat For Kids
Simple Crocheted Headband
Simple Crocheted Coasters

Knits you may enjoy checking out:

Knitted Long Basic Mittens (adult)
Basic Knitted Fingerless Gloves (adult)
Knitted Striped Fingerless Gloves (adult)
Charcoal Hat With Rolled Up Edge (youth/adult)

Knitted Unisex Hat (adult)

Easy Lacy Scarf 

Simple Beanie Hat (adult)

Stealy-White Slouchy Hat (adults)

Spring To Fall Lacy Hat (youth/adult)

Adult Lacy Hat

Lacy Hats

Spring/Summer Hat (baby)

Snow White Hat (baby)

If you find any errors, please let me know - click HERE

Knitted Long Mittens For Small Hand

Knitted adult mittens - small size

About a year ago I knitted fingerless gloves. In the winter time, when the room is not as warm as in summer, my hands get cold - especially my right hand while I am typing and using a mouse when I work on my computer. So my fingerless gloves get very handy. Actually I made a video too (for righties) and it is becoming one of my popular ones.

Few days ago I decided to knit mittens, which are based on my fingerless gloves. They are very simple and basic (and plentiful long). Actually, I consider them "an introduction into knitting mittens". After you master the basics, you can venture onto more complex mittens with cables or fair isle motifs.

These mittens are small - perfect for small adult or youth hands.
Enjoy and share with your friends and family. Spread the love for knitting and crocheting.
And if you live in a cold area, stay warm.


Adjustments for bigger sizes:

Medium size:
If you would like to knit these for a medium sized hands - CO 2 to 4 stitches more, which will reflect in the number of stitches for the palm. Knit 2-4 rows more before decreasing for BO. The thumb increase stay same. But you may knit 1-4 rows more for longer a thumb, before you decrease and BO.

Large Size:
If you would like to knit these for a large sized hands (depending on the size of large hands) - CO 5 to 8 stitches more, which will reflect in the number of stitches for the palm. Knit 4-8 rows more before decreasing for BO. The thumb increase - add 1-2 extra increases, which will bring you to 15-17 sts for the thumb (before you place it on a thick yarn). Then knit 4-8 rows more for a longer thumb, before you decrease and BO.


Video Tutorial:

Righties - CLICK HERE for detailed video how to knit these mittens.

Lefties should CLICK HERE for the "leftie video". Also I have created a "Google+ Page 4 LEFTIES" - just in case you would like to follow - I add leftie videos there.


Material:
1 skein Lion Brand, Fisherman's Wool; 8 oz (227 g); 465 yds (425 m); (you'll have enough left for hats, socks etc.)
Double pointed knitting needles - size US #7 (4.5 mm)
about 5" of a very bulky yarn - #6 weight
Hook - size E (3.5mm)


Gauge:
4"x4" = 18 sts x 24 rows (stockinette stitch with 4.5mm needles)

Size:
Adult - size small (with long wrist ribbing)

Entire length is 11"
Palm Circumference is 6.5"
Thumb is 2" (measured along the short side)


Abbreviations:
CO - cast on
st(s) - stitch, (stitches)
K - knit
P - purl
m1R - make one right - pick yarn between 2 sts by inserting a needle from back and make a regular knit stitch
m1L - make one left - pick yarn between 2 sts by inserting a needle from front and make a knit stitch through the back loop
BO - bind off


Step-by-Step:
make 2

Wrist and Palm

CO 34 sts

Row 1               *[K1, P1]* - repeat from * to *, then without twisting connect into a circle
Rnd 2-25          *[K1, P1]* - repeat from * to * (Note: if you do not want your mittens long, do not                              knit as many rows - you can knit between 15-25 rows of your ribbing)
Rnd 26-35        K34   (Note: you can knit somewhere between 5-10 rows in this part)

Note: the blue bold lettering below represents increasing for the thumb
Rnd 36              m1R, K3, m1L, K31
Rnd 37              K36
Rnd 38              m1R, K5, m1L, K31
Rnd 39              K38
Rnd 40              m1R, K7, m1L, K31
Rnd 41              K40
Rnd 42              m1R, K9, m1L, K31
Rnd 43              K42
Rnd 44              m1R, K11, m1L, K31
Rnd 45              K44

Transfer all 13 thumb sts onto a very bulky yarn (#6). Add a stitch by drawing a hook through a stitch below your last knitted stitch, and then by drawing a hook through a stitch below first stitch and only then pull yarn through both stitches with your hook. You made an extra stitch. Place it onto your DPN. You should have 32 sts on all three needles (or on your circulars).

Rnd 46-67       K32
Rnd 68            *[k2tog]* - repeat from * to * (total 16 sts)
Rnd 69-71       K16
Rnd 72            *[k2tog]* - repeat from * to * (total 8 sts)
Rnd 73            K8

BO by pulling yarn through remaining sts

Thumb

Transfer all 13 sts from bulky yarn onto 3 DPNs. CO along the short palm edge 3 extra sts. You will have total 16 sts for your thumb.

Rnd 1- 12        K16
Rnd 13            *[k2tog]* - repeat from * to * (total 8 sts)
Rnd 14            K8

BO by pulling yarn through remaining sts, and then weave in all ends/tails

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Other gloves

Basic Knitted Fingerless Gloves (adult)
Crocheted Simple Fingerless Gloves (adult)
Knitted Striped Fingerless Gloves (adult)

Other hats and scarfs you may enjoy checking out:

Charcoal Hat With Rolled Up Edge (youth/adult)
Knitted Unisex Hat (adult)

Easy Lacy Scarf 

Simple Beanie Hat (adult)

Stealy-White Slouchy Hat (adults)

Three Summer Crocheted Hats For Babies

Spring To Fall Lacy Hat (youth/adult)

Adult Lacy Hat

Lacy Hats

Crocheted Spring Hat (youth/adult)

Spring/Summer Hat (baby)

Snow White Hat (baby)

Crocheted Hat With Raised Design (Youth)

Crocheted Simple Fingerless Gloves S/M

I bought me some Fisherman's Wool. Yeah. And as I crochet with it I occasionally smell it, 'cause it smells like nature. It smells really nice. It is not the softest yarn I ever worked with, but if you wear something under it it doesn't matter if it is not soft like cashmere. I made some baby slippers/booties with it (stay tuned for these, if interested). And here you have semi-lacy crocheted fingerless gloves - or rather hand warmers with holes. Yeah, hand warmers with holes is the expression that describes it pretty well.

It is a very simple lacy design, and basically same repetition through out the entire work. Easy-peasy, as some would say.

So, if you would like to try, get yourself some medium size #4 yarn. If you do not like Fisherman's Wool you may rather buy something softer for yourself. You could also combine a #3 "DK yarn" (cream color) with #1 "Fingering yarn" (dark brown).

So, if you would like to crochet along my video - see two links below:

• Crochet along video for RIGHT handed crocheters is HERE

• Crochet along video for LEFT handed crocheters is HERE

Material:
Lion Brand, Fisherman Wool, color Oak Tweed (also see other ideas above) - about 150 yds/130 m
Hook size F (3.75 mm)
Scissors
Yarn Needle (optional)

Abreviations:
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
prev. - previous

Gauge:
single crochet stitches
4" x 4" = 16 st x 16 rows

Step-by-Step:

Foundation: ch30, join with sl st

Rnd 1        ch1, 1 sc into each st (total 30 sts)
Rnd 2        ch3, then make 2 dc into same spot, *[skip 2 sts, 3 dc into 3rd st]* - repeat 8 more times, sl                  st into ch3
Rnd 3-8    sl st into second dc; then ch3, then make 2 dc into same spot, *[skip 2 sts, 3 dc into 3rd st]*                  - repeat 8 more times, sl st into ch3

In the following rows you will be increasing stitches for the thumb as such:

Rnd 9        ch3, 1 dc into same spot, 1 dc into next (2nd) st, 2 dc into next (3rd) st; skip 1 st, 3 dc into                   next st;  *[skip 2 sts, 3 dc into 3rd st]* - repeat 7 more times, sl st into ch3
Rnd 10      ch3, 1 dc into same spot, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc into next (5th) st; skip 1 st,
                  3 dc into next st;  *[skip 2 sts, 3 dc into 3rd st]* - repeat 7 more times, sl st into ch3
Rnd 11      ch3, 1 dc into same spot, 1 dc into each of the next 5 st,s 2 dc into next (7th) st; skip 1 st,
                 3 dc into next st;  *[skip 2 sts, 3 dc into 3rd st]* - repeat 7 more times, sl st into ch3
Rnd 12     ch3, 1 dc into same spot, 1 dc into each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc into next (9th) st; skip 1 st,
                 3 dc into next st;  *[skip 2 sts, 3 dc into 3rd st]* - repeat 7 more times, sl st into ch3
Rnd 13     ch3, 1 dc into same spot, 1 dc into each of the next 9 sts, 2 dc into next (11th) st; skip 1 st,
                 3 dc into next st;  *[skip 2 sts, 3 dc into 3rd st]* - repeat 7 more times, sl st into ch3

In the following rows you will knit couple of rows for your hand/palm section as such:

Rnd 14          fold the crocheted "thumb part" in half and sl st  it to the last stitch of the "thumb part"                        to enclose  it; then start the hand/palm part - ch3, then make 2 dc into same spot, skip
                     1 st,  3 dc into next st; *[skip 2 sts, 3 dc into 3rd st]* - repeat 8 more times, sl st into ch3
Rnd 15-16    sl st into second dc; then ch3 and make 2 dc into same spot, *[skip 2 sts, 3 dc into 3rd                          st]* - repeat 8 more times, sl st into ch3
Rnd 17         ch1, 1 sc into each st to end, sl st into ch1

Weave all the ends.

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Other gloves

Knitted Long Basic Mittens (adult)
Basic Knitted Fingerless Gloves (adult)
Knitted Striped Fingerless Gloves (adult)

Other hats and scarfs you may enjoy checking out:

Charcoal Hat With Rolled Up Edge (youth/adult)
Knitted Unisex Hat (adult)

Easy Lacy Scarf 

Simple Beanie Hat (adult)

Stealy-White Slouchy Hat (adults)

Three Summer Crocheted Hats For Babies

Spring To Fall Lacy Hat (youth/adult)

Adult Lacy Hat

Lacy Hats

Crocheted Spring Hat (youth/adult)

Spring/Summer Hat (baby)

Snow White Hat (baby)

Crocheted Hat With Raised Design (Youth)

If you find any errors, please let me know - click HERE

Basic Fingerless Gloves For An Adult

In the past I have made many fingerless gloves. They are really great for working on the computer in cold offices, or using your key without need of taking your gloves off. These gloves have no special design so they are fairly easy to knit. If you use a nice wool, you can make yourself really nice pair of gloves in just few hours. In the car, when we were traveling (my husband was driving) it took me one and a half hours to knit one glove. I use the continental style to knit, so it is a little quicker than the English one. So if you are intermediate knitter you could have pair of these gloves finished in 4-5 hours.

You can either follow my written pattern (below) or knit along with my video. Happy knitting and crocheting :-)

To knit these gloves you need to know how to:

• cast on
• do a knit stitch
• do a purl stitch
• knit two stitches together
• increase stitches
• bind off

If you buy a really nice wool for let's say $5-$20 (depending where you buy it and what kind of wool), you could make someone happy with a beautiful gift.

Abreviations:

DPN - double pointed needles

CO - cast on

st(s) - stitch(es)
K - knit stitch
P - purl stitch
K2tog - knit two stitches together
m1R - make one stitch right slanted (pick a running yarn between stitches by inserting needle from back and knit regularly
m1L - make one stitch left slanted (pick a running yarn between stitches by inserting needle from front and knit through the back loop

BO - bind off

Materials used:

Yarn: Patons, Classic Wool, worsted,  #4 thickness

Double pointed needles size #7

Hook #F
string of bulky yarn (to use as a stitch holder, note: do not use stitch holder as it cannot bend)

Scissors

Size:

Adult, small/medium size

Gauge:

4"x4" = 20 sts x 28 rows 

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Make two gloves.

CO 35 sts on DPN

Row 1         *[K1, P1]* - repeat from * to * entire row, then transfer 24 sts onto two DPNs - 11 sts on one needle, 12 sts on another, and leaving 12 sts on previous (3rd) needle, then connect into circle by knitting last and first stitches together
Rnd 2-20     *[K1, P1]* - repeat from * to * in each row

Rnd 21-30   K34 in each row

Rnd 31        m1R, K3, m1L, K31
Rnd 32        K36
Rnd 33        m1R, K5, m1L, K31
Rnd 34        K38
Rnd 35        m1R, K7, m1L, K31
Rnd 36        K40
Rnd 37        m1R, K9, m1L, K31
Rnd 38        K42
Rnd 39        m1R, K11, m1L, K31
Rnd 40        K44
Rnd 41        put the first 13 stitches (the thumb stitches) on a hook and pull a string of a thick yarn through all 13 sts, leaving long ends hanging on each side to make sure stitches will not "run"; connect the rest of stitches on needles into a "new" circle and knit first and last sts together, then K29
Rnd 42-48  K30 in each row

Rnd 49-52  *[K1, P1]* - repeat from * to * in each row

Rnd 53        BO all sts

Thumb part

Rnd 1        transfer all sts onto 3 DPNs and connect into circle by knitting first and last sts together, then K11
Rnd 2        K12
Rnd 3-6    *[K1, P1]* - repeat from * to * in each row
Rnd 7        BO

Weave in all the tails/ends.

Knitted Striped Fingerless Gloves

I always loved fingerless gloves. They are great for keeping hands somewhat warm, yet anyone wearing them can perform tasks, like pumping and paying at a gas station, using a key to unlock doors without taking them off. Or if you would keep your temperature inside the house or apartment low, you can still use your computer without having your hands cold.

In my lifetime I made several of these gloves, but this is the first time of publishing them. These gloves fit an adult woman and as you see I made them a bit different different color scheme), yet the same - just for fun.


Material:
Lion Brand,  Vanna's Choice - blue, rust, cream, black
Double Pointed Needles size US 8 (5mm)
Stitch Holder
Yarn Needle (or Hook) to weave in the ends

Size:
M/L (S/M)

Abbreviations:
CO - cast on
K - knit
P - Purl
C1 - black color
C2 - blue color
C3 - cream color
C4 - rust color
BO - bind off

Step-by-Step:

Make 2 gloves

Body of each glove:

Foundation:
CO 40 stitches (36 stitches)

Row 1           C1 - *[K1, P1]* - repeat from *to *; connect into circle without twisting and continue knitting in round
Rnd 2-27       *[K1, P1]* - repeat from *to *; 5 rows C1; 3 rows C2; 3 rows C3; 3 rows C4;  3 rows                          C1; 3 rows C2; 3 rows C3; 3 rows C4
                      (Note: you can alternate these 4 colors in any order you like)
Rnd 28-36     K40 (K36) - 3 rows C1; 3 rows C2; 3 rows C3
Rnd 37          C4 - K40 (K36), then transfer 4 sts onto stitch holder (do not knit these sts.), turn
Row 38         P36 (P32); when you get to the sts on stitches holder, turn
Row 39         K36 (32)
Rnd 40          C1 - CO 4 new stitches (in place of the ones that are on the stitches holder; K36 (32)
Rnd 41-42     K40 (K36)
Rnd 43-51     K40 (K36) 3 rows C2; 3 rows C3; 3 rows C4
Rnd 52-56     C1 - *[K1, P1]* - repeat from *to *;
Rnd 57          BO

Weave in all ends.

Thumb Part

Place stitches from your stitch holder onto a knitting needle, then using your chosen yarn color CO 2 stitches on the side (of the thumb), then 4 stitches that you CO, and then again 2 stitches on the side of the thumb. You should have 12 stitches on the needles.

Rnd 1           K12
Rnd 2-10     *[K1, P1]* - repeat from *to *;
Rnd 11        Bind off (BO) all sts and weave in all the remaining ends

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Other gloves

Knitted Long Basic Mittens (adult)
Basic Knitted Fingerless Gloves (adult)
Crocheted Simple Fingerless Gloves (adult)

Other hats and scarfs you may enjoy checking out:

Charcoal Hat With Rolled Up Edge (youth/adult)
Knitted Unisex Hat (adult)

Easy Lacy Scarf 

Simple Beanie Hat (adult)

Stealy-White Slouchy Hat (adults)

Three Summer Crocheted Hats For Babies

Spring To Fall Lacy Hat (youth/adult)

Adult Lacy Hat

Lacy Hats

Crocheted Spring Hat (youth/adult)

Spring/Summer Hat (baby)

Snow White Hat (baby)

Crocheted Hat With Raised Design (Youth)