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 1ch), *miss 1dc, 1tr in next dc, 1ch, rep *from to end of r

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.