knitting and sewing

Sunhat :  The hat is worked in continuous rounds to create a more even look. Place a marker at the end of each round, before beginning the next to ensure that a full round has been worked.   For this hat I have used DK yarns.  With 4mm hook, ch5, ss to form a ring. Round 1 – Work 8dc in ring. Round 2 – *1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from * to end of round.  (12 dc) Round 3 – As round 2.  (18 dc) Round 4 –As round 2.  (27 dc) Round 5 -   *1dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from * to end of round.  (36 dc) Round 6 – Work 1dc in each dc (36 dc) Round 7 - *1dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from * to end of round.  (45 dc) Round 8 – Work 1dc in each dc.  (45 dc) Round 9 - *1dc in each of next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from * to end of round.  (54 dc) Rounds 10 to 18 – Work 1 dc in each dc for each round. Round 19 – (eyelet row) ch4 (counts as 1tr and ...

Shoes for an 18 inch doll, using scraps of yarn.  These little shoes are easy to make and use up small amounts of scrap yarns. Material required: DK yarn, 3.5mm needles Shoes: Sole:   Cast on 5 stitches (heel).  K 1 row.  Increase 1 stitch at each end of next and following alternate row. (9 sts).  Work 20 rows without decreasing.  Decrease 1 stitch at each end of next 2 rows. (5 sts).  Cast off. Top : Cast on 44sts.  Knit 1 row. Next row: Purl 12, p2tog (purl two stitches together) x 10 times, purl 12 Next row: Knit 12, k2tog  (knit two stitches together) x 5 times, knit 12 Knit  1 row. Cast off. Sew back seam and sew top onto sole of shoe. Thread in loose ends. Your little shoes are finished.