Pictured above: The tools to get you started: Malabrigo Chunky (a shop favorite), Clover bamboo needles, Clover tapestry needles, Pretty Cheap Project Bag
Did you resolve to learn something new this year? Why not try out knitting? Along with creating cozy things to keep you warm this winter knitters say it can be a relaxing way to pass the time while traveling, waiting in line, or taking advantage of public transportation.
Knitting 101 starts next week on January 30th. Visit our class schedule to learn more about the class and how to sign up.
This hat is sized for a newborn and will be the hit of any baby shower!
MATERIALS: #8 12” circular needles and dpns or 2nd circular same size
1 sk Lorna’s Laces Angel
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Scissors
GLOSSARY:
sk: skein(s)
st st: stockinette stitch
CO: cast on
Dpns: double points
PM: place marker
K2tog: knit 2 sts together
st(s): stitch(es)
BO: bind off
GAUGE 4 ½ sts/inch in st st
INSTRUCTIONS:
CO 56 sts loosely.
PM and join being careful not to twist.
Knit all rounds until work measures approximately 5” from CO edge.
Decrease rounds (change to dpns or add in 2nd circular when sts become too tight around):
Round 1: *K6, K2tog*.
Round 2: *K5, K2tog*.
Round 3: *K4, K2tog*.
Round 4: *K3, K2tog*.
Round 5: *K2, K2tog*.
Round 6: *K1, K2tog*.
Round 7: *K2tog*.
Round 8: *K2tog*.
Break yarn. Use darning needle to thread through remaining sts.
Weave in all ends.
Gift proudly!
May this year bring much in the way of yarn and finished projects!
ImagiKnit has a brand new look!
ImagiKnit will be closed Thanksgiving day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The store will close early at 4pm on the day before Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
