Kayla's hat...Basic hat #3

Ok Ok bare with me here I know you probably tired of me posting about these hats.But I just love knitting hats they are a quick fix to twitchy fingers. This hat though is a bit different than the others firstly it has an intended owner Kayla and secondly I used the Magic Loop technique to do this one I feel quite pleased with myself for trying something new I don't think I will use dpns again at least not if I can help it. Today Magic Loop tomorrow intarsia/stranding.

Kayla's Hat
Yarn: Worsted
Needle US#10 Circs
Gauge:5 sts=1' in st st
Cast On 52 sts
Knit in 2x2 rib for 1" in contrasting color
Switch to main color knit and increase 4 sts on the row and work in st st
Knit until piece measures 4.5"
Begin decreasing
Knit 6 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
Next row knit
Knit 5 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
Next row knit
Knit 4 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
Next row knit
Knit 3 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
Next row knit
Knit 2 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
Knit 1 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
Knit 2tog repeat for entire row
Cut yarn thread through yarn needle and run through remaining sts pull tight and weave in ends.

Yummy!!!!

Hi just a quick post to show you guys a pic of a Traditional Bajan Coconut bread very delicious in all honesty this was my first attempt at making it, but only because my mum always made it for me before and why try reinvent the wheel.If you click on the link above it will take you to a page with a recipe for this sweet deletable morsel, I hope you are bold enough to try it let me know how it goes. You will notice the difference between mine and the one on the recipe page mine has no fruits, why you make ask? the answer I don't like dried fruit (yuck).So I enjoy mine just the same without the addition of fruit but please feel free to try your with or with your choice, I do know one thing thought which ever way you will enjoy it.
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BAsic HAt PAttern #2

This is a variation from the one I posted a few days ago with minor changes. Instead of a rolled brim I did a 2x2 ribbing and did smaller stripes wanted to try stranding but I don't know how to do that as yet hopefully learn soon. I did not knit these hat in the round because I don't have the appropriate needles but I am guessing it could be done in the round. Here goes:

Ribbed Brim Stripe Hat
Yarn: Dk
Needle US#8
Gauge:4 sts=1' in st st (2 Strands held together)

Cast On 52 sts
Knit in 2X2 ribbing for 1"
Change to 2nd color and increase 4 sts on the next row RS and working in st st for 2 rows then change back to main color for 4 rows change to 2nd color for anothe r2 rows then continue in main color until piece measures 5.5" from cast on
Decreasing

K2tog every 3 sts repeat for entire row

Next Row Purl
k2tog every other st repeat for entire row

Next row Purl

K2tog repeat for entire row
Cut yarn leaving enough to seam up thread yarn through yarn needle and run through remaining sts pull tight and seam up. Create pom pom and attach.

BAsic HAt PAttern

I was given a few XL balls of Dk yarn recently by a friend and decided to knit some hats with it, is acrylic so washable I have been searching for suitable patterns but I did see any I wanted to use so decided to just cast on and knit and work out the decreasing as I go and this is what I came up.Would fit a toddler or small child.

Rolled Brim Stripe Hat

Yarn: Dk

Needle US#8

Gauge:4 sts=1' in st st (2 Strands held together)

• Cast On 52 sts
• Knit in st st for 1"
• Increase 4 sts on the next row RS continue working in st st
• Knit until piece measures 1" from rolled edged (measure with brim rolled)
• Switch to second color knit for 2 rows
• Switch to main color knit for 2 rows
• Switch back to second color for another 2 rows
• Switch to main color knit for 2rows
• Switch to second color and begin decreasing

Decreasing (Done in second color)

• On RS knit 6 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
• Next row Purl
• On RS knit 5 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
• Next row Purl
• On RS knit 4 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
• Next row Purl
• On RS knit 3 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
• Next row Purl
• On RS knit 2 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
• Next row Purl
• On RS knit 1 sts, knit 2tog repeat for entire row
• Next Row Purl
• On RS knit 2tog repeat for entire row

Cut yarn leaving enough to seam up thread yarn through yarn needle and run through remaining sts pull tight and seam up.

This is my first attempt at writing a pattern so I would appreciate any positive feedback, please go easy on me. Hopefully better ones will come soon.

Everyone meet Kayla!!!!!

Just wanted to post this Pic of my super adorable niece Kayla she was one week old when I took this. She is Now 4 weeks old and much more beautiful now I know it's hard to believe she could get anymore beautiful but she has (ROFL). What??? you don't expect me to say she is ugly now! do you?? I am her aunt of course I am going to say how pretty she is. Please ignore the bad photography, but she still is adorable regardless of my photography skills.

Later!!!!

Beautiful things!!

I think the sky here in Barbados is just Gorgeous !!

We look at thing everyday but never really see the beauty in them.

I am still not quite sure why I took this and I don't even think my spelling is correct. These little things are called Doungs or Duncks they grow in the Caribbean and come in all different sizes and taste, some sweet and some a bit tart. But everyone likes them.Hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoy eating them.

A few more Stitch MArkers

A few more stitch makers for my viewing pleasure, some made from shell beads I found here in Barbados I have so much more beads that are made from local beads but but I am planning on using those for my Blog competition which will be coming up soon for Valentine's. so stay tuned. So here are the latest ones not a huge amount but I am out of jump rings I need to replenish my stock. But things here on the island and a bit pricey so I will have to wait until I return to the UK or try to find a shop online that ships here ( not likely to find on thought).

Blue Mother Of Pearl Shark Tooth
Blue Specks

Leaves

Leaves and Shells

These leaf ones are my favourite so far and they are a gift for a new friend, I hope she likes them.

Stay tuned for my VALENTINE BLOG COMPETITION!!

A new Hobby!

A few months ago because of a Swap on KH I decided to try my hand at making stitch makers I didn't have clue where to start or what I would need so I searched the Internet came up with some sites to purchase the materials needed and off I went. These first ones are made from dragon beads I ordered from eBay.

I have been in another swap since then and also made some for that lady well and to my surprise both person loved them, unfortunately I don't have pics of the finished ones"shucks"but I do have a few pics of some I have started not quite finish. I also recently found a place here in Barbados that has some of the most beautiful beads I have ever seen in my life made from shells and coral found here on the island and I will be making some markers with them later so I will post those as well so you can see the beauty of my Island. But do I really need so many stitch makers who knows but only time will tell. But I will continue making them because they are so pretty and fun to make. I am going to be taking a jewelry making class because I like working with the beads but I would really like to make my stitch markers look very professional, so when I give them gifts they are well received.

So pretty soon I will have more stitch Markers than the Yarn Harlot has yarn (ROFL).

Swap Package!!

This is the package I send to my partner in KH Surprise Theme Swap I forgot to take one so this is the one she took.The Package contained 1 skein Cascade Heathers , 1 Skein Malabrigo Lace , 1 Skein Noro Kureyon,1 skein Violet Green Lace, dragon Stitch markers, a ceramic dragon and fairies tic tac toe game, a note holder, a bath bomb from LUSH, 1 box of Lindt chocolates and 1 box of liqueur filled chocolates,toys for her cat and a book of patterns.

A Cowboy's Wife Contest

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