Friday, June 23, 2017

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Sunday, March 12, 2017

Knitting Pattern: Pot and Pan Savers

POT AND PAN SAVERS



Place these in between your stacked pots and pans to keep them from getting scratched! They can be used as small dishcloths/scrubbers for washing the dishes, or mini-washcloths for baths. Lay these side by side for in-between your glass baking dishes. Many GREAT uses! :)

This is a variation of the Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth:

Abbreviations List:
CO: Cast On
K: Knit
YO: Yarn Over
K2TOG: Knit Two Together
STS: Stitches
BO: Bind Off

What You Need:
US 5 (3.75mm) Knitting Needles
Yarn Sewing Needle
Yarn (I used Peaches n' Cream/Sugar n' Cream)
Scissors

Instructions:
CO 3
Knit One Row
K2, YO, K to End of Row
(Repeat until you have 35 Sts on Needle)
*For a larger Pot and Pan Saver, add more Rows (K2, YO, K to End of Row)
K1, K2TOG, YO, K2TOG, K to End of Row
(Repeat until you have 4 Sts on Needle)
K1, K2TOG, K1
BO

Weave in Ends.

You're Done! :)

Knitting Pattern: Grammy's Favorite Dishcloth or Washcloth

Grammy's Favorite Dishcloth/Washcloth (Free Knitting Pattern)



**I personally prefer a tighter knit dishcloth. These seem to hold up better for me.

This is a variation of the Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth:

Abbreviations List:
CO: Cast On
K: Knit
YO: Yarn Over
K2TOG: Knit Two Together
STS: Stitches
BO: Bind Off

What You Need:
US 3 (3.25mm) Knitting Needles
Yarn Sewing Needle
Cotton Yarn (I used Peaches n' Cream/Sugar n' Cream)
Scissors

Instructions:
CO 3
Knit One Row
K2, YO, K to End of Row
(Repeat until you have 47 Sts on Needle)
*For Larger Cloth, Repeat until you have 55 Sts on Needle
K1, K2TOG, YO, K2TOG, K to End of Row
(Repeat until you have 4 Sts on Needle)
K1, K2TOG, K1
BO

Weave in Ends.

You're Done! :)


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FOR LARGER NEEDLES:

US 7 NEEDLES

CO3
Knit One Row
K2, YO, K to End of Row
(Repeat until you have 45 Sts on Needle)
*For Larger Cloth, Repeat until you have 55 Sts on Needle
K1, K2TOG, YO, K2TOG, K to End of Row
(Repeat until you have 4 Sts on Needle)
K1, K2TOG, K1
BO

Weave in Ends.

You're Done! :)








Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Knitting Pattern: Doll Blanket

DOLL BLANKET (FREE KNITTING PATTERN)


Abbreviations List:
CO: Cast On
K: Knit
YO: Yarn Over
K2TOG: Knit Two Together
STS: Stitches
BO: Bind Off

What You Need:
US 8 (5mm) Knitting Needles
Yarn Sewing Needle
Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)
Scissors

Instructions:
CO 50 Sts
Knit until Rectangular (I knitted 130 rows)
BO
Weave in Ends

Finished Measurements: About 10 1/2" x 13 1/2"

*If you would like a larger Doll Blanket, cast on more stitches to make it wider, and knit more rows to make it longer.

All Done! :)



Feel free to check out my other patterns I have for sale:

Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/stores/homemade-crafts-by-jen)

Craftsy (Search "Homemade Crafts by Jen" or "tutonejenny")

Thanks! :)