Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Easter Fun: Egg-Warmers!













Here's the link to the PDF if you wish.

EGG-cessories!


You’ll love these absolutely adorable easter egg decorations that can also be used year round as egg warmers.
They’re versatile, colorful, and very easy to make. All three can be completed in less than an hour!


Supplies
 A set of size 5 double pointed needles
 Bernat Softee Baby Yarn—1 skein
 Stitch marker
 Tapestry needle/crochet hook

GAUGE
#1 - 6 stitches x 8 rows = 1 square inch in stockinette stitch (right side)
#2 - 6 stitches x 8 rows = 1 square inch in alternating 2 knit and 2 purl rows.
#3 - 6 stitches x 8 rows = 1 square inch in 2x2 ribbing.

Hat #1—
Cast on 32 stitches.
Split stitches between needles and ioin row. Place stitch marker.
Knit all for 9 rows.
10—K6, K2T
11—K5, K2T
12—K4,K2T
13—K2T, K1, K2T
14—K2T, K1
15—K2T
Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches.



Hat #2—
Cast on 28 stitches.
Split stitches between (preferably 4) needles and join row.
Place stitch marker.
K1 P1 for 3 rows.
4—K1, INC 1, K6  x4 = 32 st total
5—K
6, 7— P
8, 9— K
10, 11—P
12, 13—K
14—P2, P2T
15—P1, P2T
16, 17—K2T
Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches.
*Hint - if this looks a bit squarish, flip the hat inside out.



Hat #3—
Cast on 32 stitches.
Split stitches between needles and join row.
K2P2 for 18 rows.
Cut yarn and pull through stitches


And that's it! Enjoy!




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