Progress!

• We've made some more progress on our blocks! We're up to 74 blocks! We took a picture of the blocks last week and wanted to show everyone their handiwork. Thanks to everyone that has helped.

• Last week was spring break for most of the kids in our area. We enjoyed some wonderful weather and lots of Easter chocolate. I did manage to get in some knitting and make a few more preemie hats.

• I've posted the two patterns (one for preemie and one for chemo) below that we thought were pretty easy for beginners. We thought that after you have completed a few squares and are comfortable with both the knit and purl stitch -- that you should tackle one of the patterns below.

• Please see one of us for more yarn, if you need some. The weekly meetings are back on this week, so please plan on joining us either Wednesday or Thursday.

KNIT ON!

Easy Preemie Hat Pattern

Knitted Preemie Hat

All sizes follow the same instructions.

Newborn uses size 8 needles and a 4 ply SOFT yarn (such as Caron Simply Soft)

Medium preemie size uses size 6 needles and uses a baby sport weight 3 ply yarn (Such as Red Heart baby sport)

Small preemie size uses a size 4 needle and baby yarn

General Directions:
Cast on 54 sts.
Work in Kl-Pl ribbing for 16 rows. (for approximately 2 inches.)

Change to Stockinette stitch. (alternate knit one row and purl one row -- knit for 24 rows)

Decrease Rows:

Row1-- Knit 3 knit 2 together across

Row2--Purl 2 Purl 2 together across

Row 3 -Knit 1 Knit 2 together across

Row 4--Knit 2 together across.

Cut a long length of yarn for sewing. Gather remaining sts and sew securely.

[Alternate stem top (as in picture): Continue final stitches for 3 rows and bind off.]

Sew back seam.
Add pompom or bow if desired.

Easy Chemo Cap Pattern

Amy’s Flat Knitting Hat Pattern

Supplies Needed:
Worsted Weight Yarn
Size 8 straight knitting needles
Tapestry Needle


There are a couple of ways to begin this hat:

Curl up edge: Begin in stockinette (alternate one row of knit and one row of purl) and let the hat curl up to the first row of purl bumps possibly further depending on your yarn.

Rib edge: Begin with an inch or so of ribbing (k1, p1) to form a hat that hugs the face.To begin in stockinette stitch and once the hat is finished do a crochet border to keep the hat from curling up. (This looks very nice)

To make the hat:
Cast on 80 stitches. Use the ribbing edge or curl up edge. Do this for about an inch, then start the pattern:
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Knit
Repeat rows 1-4 until hat is desired length (about 6”).

Now start your decreases.
Row 1: *K8, K2tog* repeat from * to *
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: *K7, K2tog* repeat from * to *
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: *K6, K2tog* repeat from * to *
Row 6: Purl
Row 7: *K5, K2tog* repeat from * to *
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: *K4, K2tog* repeat from * to *
Row 10: Purl
Row 11: *K3, K2tog* repeat from * to *
Row 12: Knit
Row 13: *K2, K2tog* repeat from * to *
Row 14: Purl
Row 15: *K1, K2tog* repeat from * to *
Row 16: Knit
Row 17: K2 tog across.

Slip all stitches to the opposite needle. Break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Thread yarn onto tapestry needle and slip each stitch one at a time onto the yarn and off of the needle, then draw up tight. Secure top then finish seam. Weave in ends.