Newsboy Part 1

This is my first attempt at a Newsboy like hat with brim :). Check it out.

Thoughts:I think the brim is a little wide and the back should be a little longer but its a good first attmpt.

I'm not going to post the pattern as I have not perfected it... but I will post the link for a ravelry pattern which I used to start my hat. The pattern requires worsted weight yarn and is for an adult. My hat is for a 10 year old girl and I used chunky wool to match a scarf :).

Happy Knitting.

The Skinny Cowl

The Skinny Cowl

This YARN is outstanding. It was given to me as a gift from Susan when she visited a yarn store in Canmore, Alberta. They have just started selling Madeline Tosh yarns in Toronto, but not this colour: Madeline Tosh Vintage Ginger (http://madelinetosh.com/store/index.php/yarns/tosh-vintage.html?limit=all)

200g of Madeline Tosh Vintage Ginger (Worsted Weight)

The Pattern:

5mm Round needles CO 96

 Join

Garter stitch for 5 rounds

Round 6: Knit all stitches 

Round 7: Knit all stitches 

Round 8: Knit all stitches 

Round 9: Purl two together all around (Ptog)

Round 10: Knit through the front and back of each stitch (Kfb)

Repeat rounds 6-10 14 times (or longer if you want a longer cowl)

Next 3 rounds knit

Garter stitch for 5 rounds

Cast off somewhat loosely. 

TADA

Pillow Time!

Since buying a new couch for our living room, I have decided to knit pillows for it. Here is pillow number 1:

Knit in a basket weave with worsted weight yarn on a 16X16 pillow filling (you can get one at walmart for 6$).
Using 5mm needles
Gauge 6 stitches per inch

CO 70 stitches

PATTERN:
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K2 edge,* K2, P4* continue until end of row K2 edge
Row 4: Knit or purl each stitch as it is
Row 5:  K2 edge,* K2, P4* continue until end of row K2 edge
Row 6: Row 4: Knit or purl each stitch as it is
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: Purl
Row 9: K2 edge, P3* K2, P4* continue until 5 stitches remain K5
Row 10: Row 4: Knit or purl each stitch as it is
Row 11: K2 edge, P3* K2, P4* continue until 5 stitches remain K5
Row 12:Row 4: Knit or purl each stitch as it is

Continue this patter until the piece measures about 30-31 inches

Mattress stitch the sides of the pillow
Put pillow filling inside and then stitch up the top with your best mattress stitch!

VOILA!

My next pillow will be a dark Red!
Happy Knitting