Projects

Beard Hat

A modern twist on the classic ski mask worn in the winter.

Needles
- 16” US Size 8 Circular Needles
- US Size 8 double point needles (you can use straight needles for the beard, if desired)
- Tapestry needle


Yarn

- Hat: 1-3 oz. ball of Lion Brand - Jiffy Yarn (Bulky) in desired color - I used Caffe

- Beard: 1-3 oz. ball of Lion Brand - Jiffy Yarn (Bulky) in desired color - I used Dark Grey Heather

R2-D2 Hat

Show your love of Star Wars and keep your head warm! Check out the pattern I found on mega(k)nits.

R2-D2 Hat

Yarn: worsted weight, Lion Brand Yarn- Vanna's Choice - Silver Gray, Colonial Blue, Black and Cranberry

Needles: 16" circular needles - Size 7, tapestry needle

Cabled Hand Warmers

Done using straight needles and a yarn needle

Hands always cold? Need a little extra warmth at work, watching tv, reading or knitting? Check out my post here to view the pattern of these cute and useful hand warmers.

Yarn: worsted weight, Lion Brand Yarn - Wool-Ease - Oxford Gray


Cup Cozy

Fair Isle Knitting

Pattern: Cup Cozy from knitpicks.com

Yarn: Washable Ewe from Stitch Nation, various colors

A unique way to mark your cup of coffee from your favorite coffee shop. Break free from the brown cardboard sleeves! 

Christmas gifts

Socks

Pattern: Silky Soft Socks from Premier Yarns

Yarn: Serenity Sock Weight Yarn, color: Harlequin

These socks are not only fun they are comfortable and warm. Make sure you double check dye lots before purchasing the yarn needed for your project. Even if the label say they match sometimes they don't always match. EX: this part of socks.









Men's socks: I took the same pattern I used before. I added 4 more stitches to the CO and knitted the foot 2" longer. A little big, but I expect them to shrink when washed.








Fingerless Gloves and Hat

Fingerless Gloves


Pattern: Fingerless Gloves in Patricia Kim's book Cabled Accessories
Yarn: Naturally Caron, color: peacock


Hat


Pattern: Go Green Gaiter & Hat from the November 2010 issue of Creative Knitting
Yarn: same as the fingerless gloves