13 years ago by s t a c i

Striped Cardi and Matching Beanie or Beret

SWEATERS
Sizes: 3 months, (6 months, 12 months)
Finished Chest Measurements: 19”, (20”, 21”)
Needles: Size US 6 24” circulars and set of size US 6 double-pointed needles
Yarn: Note – the yarn amounts below are enough to knit both the cardigan and a matching hat.
Yellow sweater is knit in Naturally Caron Spa Bamboo Blend, 2 skeins of Soft Sunshine, and 1 skein of Naturally White
Blue sweater is knit in Knit Picks Comfy sport, 3 skeins of Planetarium, and 1 skein of Cashew
Additional Materials: stitch markers (one ring marker and several clip markers), 5 buttons
Gauge: 24 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches

HATS
Size: 3 months (6 – 12 months)
Finished Hat Measurements: 12” (stretches to 14”), 14” (stretches to 16”)
Needles: Size US 6 16” circular needles and set of size US 6 double-pointed needles
Yarn: Note: these hats were designed to match the Striped Cardi pattern, using up leftover yarn from the sweater.
Yellow sweater is knit in Naturally Caron Spa Bamboo Blend, in colors Soft Sunshine and Naturally White
Blue sweater is knit in Knit Picks Comfy sport, in colors Planetarium and Cashew
You only need really small amounts of yarn to make these hats…approximately 30 grams each. This is where a kitchen scale comes in really handy!
Additional Materials: stitch marker, tapestry needle
Gauge: 24 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches

Pattern + links to 8 instructional videos – $8.00 US
Striped Cardi videos
Beanie/Beret videos

*Note – this pattern is also available in the Baby Shower Countdown eBook collection.

Baby Knits, Patterns, Sweaters, Tutorials

13 years ago by s t a c i

Ida Neck Wrap

My great-great aunt Ida used to knit up something to this for me and my sisters when we were kids. She was on to something – a little wool around your neck makes a huge difference in how warm you feel throughout the day. Cute, quick knit in bulky yarn with size 13 needles. Can be knit up in an afternoon, and will be keeping your neck warm by evening!

Even though this is is a quick-knit, there are a few tricky techniques that are clearly explained in the video tutorial.

Materials Needed:
• 70 yards of bulky yarn; or 100 yards of worsted, held double stranded
• Size 13 needles
• Tapestry needle

Pattern + links to 3 instructional videos $6 US via PayPal

Here are the accompanying instructional video:

Patterns, Scarves & Cowls, Tutorials

13 years ago by s t a c i

Pardon the mess…

We’re currently working on updating verypink to make the site easier to navigate, and to allow me to separate the blogging part from the videos and patterns.

If you’re here from YouTube and you’re looking for the patterns used in the videos, please visit “Designs and Free Patterns“. That will take you to all of the patterns available, including video tutorials.

If you’re here to see a cute Basenji, here you go. 🙂

S t a c i

Blog, Main

13 years ago by s t a c i

Tubular Cast-On

Instructions for working the Tubular Cast-On (demonstrated in the video above):

Using scrap yarn and the Backwards Loop Cast-On, cast-on half the number of total stitches you want. Break yarn.
Using your main yarn:
Row 1: *K1, YO*, repeat between *s across all stitches. (If you have an odd number of stitches, end with K1.)
Row 2: *with yarn in front, slip 1 purlwise; K1*, repeat between *s across all stitches.
Row 3: *K1; with yarn in front, slip 1 purlwise*, repeat between *s across all stitches.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 once more.
Pick out scrap yarn.

Cast-Ons, Techniques

13 years ago by s t a c i

Knitted Cast-On

Cast-Ons, Techniques

13 years ago by s t a c i

Checking Gauge

Techniques, Tips & Tricks

13 years ago by s t a c i

Skein, Ball, Hank, Cake

Techniques, Tips & Tricks

13 years ago by s t a c i

A Whiskey Birfday

I didn’t announce it here, but I recently got Whiskey River back in my home as a foster. I had him the first time back in the spring when he was a 4 month old – do check out this post if you want to be overwhelmed with puppy cuteness. His family just found out that they’re moving internationally, and they could not keep him. If he has to bounce back into the rescue system, I’m glad he gets to come back here with me.

Here is a photo of him back in May –

And here he is today, all grown up on his first birthday –

Well, I keep telling him he’s grown up today, but I’ve been around Basenjis long enough to know that he’s got another solid year of puppy behavior left to go.

Happy Birthday, Whiskey River! I’m glad you get to spend it here, on the way to your forever home.

Blog, Main

13 years ago by s t a c i

Essential Tools

Links to most of the items you’ll see in this video can be found on my Frequently Asked Questions page, under “Knitting Supplies”.

Techniques, Tips & Tricks

13 years ago by s t a c i

Baby Shower Countdown

How much time do you have to knit before the shower?

Baby Shower Countdown is a collection of baby knits, suitable for gift-giving, arranged by the amount of time you have to knit before the baby shower.

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced knitter, you’ll find that these patterns are knitter-friendly and fun to make. Additionally, each pattern includes links to free instructional videos to guide you through the trickier parts. The only skills required for this collection are casting-on, knitting, purling, and binding-off.

Each pattern is designed using affordable, machine-washable yarns. Since baby knits require so little yardage, it’s likely that you already have enough yarn in your stash to knit many of the patterns.

These 10 patterns + links to 39 instructional videos are available three ways:

PDF collection (suitable for printing), $12.00 US

Amazon eBook digital download (suitable for devices that use Kindle; including iPad, iPhone, Android, and Blackberry): $9.99 US

Patterns + links to instructional videos are also available for individual purchase and download, listed below.

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	Striped Cardi and Matching Beanie or Beret Sizes: 3 mo, 6 mo, 12 mo Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Sport Needles: Size US 6 Pattern + links to 8 instructional videos – $8.00 US Preview Striped Cardi videos Preview Beanie/Beret videos
	Sleep Sack Sizes: 0-3 mo, 6 mo Yarn: Berroco Comfort DK Needles: Size US 7 Pattern + links to 5 instructional videos – $8.00 US Preview Sleep Sack videos
	Cabled Baby Afghan Size: 36″ x 36″ Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Bulky Needles: Size US 9 Pattern + links to 3 instructional videos – $4.99 US Preview Cabled Baby Afghan videos
	Eyelet Baby Blanket Size: 38″ x 38″ Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Worsted Needles: Size US 8 Pattern + links to 4 instructional videos – $4.99 US Preview Eyelet Baby Blanket videos
	Quick-Knit Hoodie Sizes: 3 mo, 6 mo, 12 mo Yarn: Berroco Comfort Chunky Needles: Size US 10.5 Pattern + links to 4 instructional videos – $8.00 US Preview Quick-Knit Hoodie videos
	Baby Athletic Socks Sizes: Infant/Child shoe sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Yarn: Dale of Norway Baby Ull Needles: Size US 2 Pattern + links to 6 instructional videos – $6.00 US Preview Baby Athletic Socks videos
	Tassel Hat and Matching Thumb-less Mitts Sizes: Preemie, 0-6 mo, 6-18 mo Yarn: Any worsted-weight yarn Needles: Size US 7 Pattern + links to 6 instructional videos – $5.00 US Preview Tassel Hat videos Preview Thumb-less Mitts videos
	Cotton Wash Mitts Size: adult Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 Cotton Needles: Size US 7 Pattern + links to 2 instructional videos – $4.00 US Preview Cotton Wash Mitts videos

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