Organic Cotton Wrapped Hat – Free Pattern

A few days ago I posted a photo of this hat:    I promised to add the pattern, and it’s a bit late but here goes:
 
Organic Cotton Wrapped Hat  by Essie Bruell
 
The hat is knitted back and forth without joining.  The entire hat should be knitted loosely.  A relatively small needle is used because of [...]

Everything I Know About Tangents…

My fourth grade teacher taught me everything I know about tangents.  Ironically, the lesson was not part of a geometry instruction, and I’m not sure she knew how effectively she was teaching it.  Like many Army school teachers, my fourth grade teacher was married to a career soldier.  She had travelled the world with him, and [...]

The Dylan Sweater: Free Knitting Pattern

The coral sweater in my previous blog entry had to be finished in a hurry and delivered today.  I made a crochet cap to go with it.  Unfortunately, I didn’t have a chance to photograph the completed set.  Nevertheless, I’m writing out the pattern for the size 12 months infant sweater as I promised.  I [...]

coral baby sweater

i said that i had a coral baby sweater on the needles.  all the pieces are done, and it looks like this:
 
oh yeah, forgot to say that the pieces aren’t sewn together yet.  they are blocking.  a close-up:

it has an asymmetrical front with a seed stitch button band on the right side of the chest, [...]

Essie’s Cable Brim Hat: A Year-End Freebie

What I did this year:
1.  Got out of the house.  I stopped hibernating and went to knitting group, family get-togethers, my daughter’s place, the grocery store.  Nothing remarkable to you, but a definite increase in activity, especially the last quarter of the year. 
2.  Renewed some acquaintances.  Got in touch with some old friends and made [...]

Superwash Bamboo Baby Blanket

This is one of those days when I wonder if I will ever run out of places that hurt.  I had a few weeks of sacroiliac pain, and now one knee and thigh are intensely painful.  I’ve limped around the house for two days and I’m doing my usual waiting period before I contact my [...]

Knitting Baby Blankets and Chemocaps While Frying B Cells

Yikes, yesterday my life sped up exponentially!  I woke with the same total body stiffness that I’ve been experiencing lately, so I called my doc’s office.  His nurse called me back for details, then later with his instructions.  My prednisone has been doubled, from 10 mg to 20 per day.  That provides some speed all [...]

Charity Knitting for Newborns

After I tick along for a while, doing my daily thing, I get a strong feeling that it’s time to put a bit of energy into something for someone else.  I’ve done a number of charity knitting projects, including church angel tree items for children, premie blankets for the Ronald McDonald House, and various pieces for [...]

Original Band Hat

Yesterday I finished the CashSilk hat.  I adore it.  I received a request for a real pattern (not just me rambling through my gestalt instructions).  Just for you, tut-tut, here’s the hat:
 

 

 
Here is the pattern.  This pattern is copyrighted and may not be used to produce items for sale.  Please enjoy it for your own use [...]

Organic Cotton Baby Sweater, Fast Becoming a Sweet New Favorite

January 22nd, I started the explanation of the organic cotton baby sweater which is knit from bottom back to bottom fronts, including sleeves, in one piece.  I don’t think I mentioned that my favorite source of Pakucho organic cotton is www.Elann.com, one of my favorite knitting stores.  I’ve gotten to know the owners and staff [...]