Note abut Lily

Lily has retired from doing her blog. Although this has kept her amused for awhile, she no longer has access to a computer. Her owner, my son, has locked her out with a password. She remains in a happy retirement with her owner in a 2-bedroom apartment.

Lily

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Punkin' Hat Pattern

Punkin’ Hat By Shari Cohen Materials: Orange ww yarn Green ww yarn I-Hook G-Hook Stitch Marker Hat: With I-hook, ch 35. Row 1: Hdc into the 3rd ch and in each ch across. Ch 2 and turn (34 sts) Row 2: Hdc in back loop only across. Ch 2 and turn. Repeat row 2 until piece goes around the head of the wearer. Cut yarn, leaving a very long tail. Starting at the bottom of the hat, sew the sides together. When you reach the top of the hat, sew in the sides – slowly cinching hat inward – keep going around until top of hat is enclosed. Finish off loose ends. Green Stem: With G-hook, ch 6 and sl st to join 1st ch. (Use stitch marker as needed here.) Round 1-8: Sc in each st. Round 9: 2 sc in each st. Round 10: *Sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat * around. Round 11: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat * around. Round 12: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat * around. Round 13: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat * around. Round 14: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat * around. Round 15: Sc around. Round 16: (Sc in next 5 sc, ch 5) 7 times. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail and sew stem to top of hat. Finish off loose ends.

Side-to-Side Cardigan

I'm VERY pleased with the Side-to-Side Cardigan. I made a small and it didn't come around all the way in the front. It was also short -- stopping at the top of the hips. Sooooo, I got out my Nicky Epstein book on Knitting borders, found the Victorian Lace border and knitted down the front, around the bottom and back up the front. Gave the collar about 4 rows of single crochet. Voila! I Love it!

I've been playing with fingerless gloves lately. Found a nice pattern with mock cables. Hole for a thumb, but no gusset. Fast and Easy!