Heel Stitch Hat

October 21, 2014February 22, 2015 ~ Life of Momma B ~ Leave a comment

Hat number three in the box going to Kenya is called “Heel Stitch Hat” from Purl Bee website. I knitted up this hat using some Caron One Pound Aran yarn in Lace, or beige if you prefer more technical names.

This hat used two new stitches the kitchner stitch, to join the top, and the heel stitch. Supposedly, the heel stitch is used in making socks, so I guess that makes me one step closer to learning how to knit socks.

I opted not to block the hat as the instructions indicated as I thought the rolled brim added more character. The hat has a modest amount of stretch to accommodate a growing child.

The pattern can be found here.

Waffles Anyone?

October 20, 2014May 3, 2015 ~ Life of Momma B ~ 1 Comment

This is likely one of my favorite hats that I am sending to Kenya. I found a great pattern for this hat on the Close Knit Blog. I have fallen in love with this pattern and I definitely see a dishcloth made using this stitch pattern in the near future.

I used left over yarn from the blanket I made (here). The bulky yarn has created a great warm hat with great texture. If you would like the pattern it can be found here.

Happy Knitting.

Love Like a Hurricane

October 18, 2014October 30, 2014 ~ Life of Momma B ~ Leave a comment

How He Loves by David Crowder is one of my favorite praise songs. It compares Christ’s love for me to that of a hurricane. It completely surrounds me on every side.

In an attempt to reduce my stash I pulled out some Light Blue Super Saver Yarn I used to make the Puppy Blanket. I found this cute free hat pattern on another wordpress, blog LoveHestia.

The body of the hat is a simple pattern (knit 9, purl 1). Worked in a round, it came together quickly. It does however, make a rather large hat that would be adult or teen size.

This is the first of a dozen hats going to Kenya. Since they are needing all sizes, I have enjoyed not having to worry about gauges and final size.

Happy Knitting!

Zig-Zag Blanket

October 16, 2014August 10, 2015 ~ Life of Momma B ~ 1 Comment

A little over a year ago I began making a blanket / throw for my daughter. Well it is finally done.

This project began strong. I found a pattern a free pattern on-line and started knitting. In the beginning I was able to take it with me, but it soon grew too large. Then when I missed the original deadline of my daughter’s birthday, the project was set aside. At one point I even lost the thing and could not work on it. But here it is, all finished.

Continue reading “Zig-Zag Blanket” →

October Dishcloth

October 7, 2014 ~ Life of Momma B ~ Leave a comment

Did you know that there are less than 80 days till Christmas? This year is flying by. In January I decided to knit a set of twelve dishcloths as Christmas presents, one for each month. Time is running out, but here is the latest installment.

I found this free pattern written by Marilyn Wallace on the Knitting Heaven On Earth website. Of course I used my favorite size 6 needles. For each cloth I used less than 60 yards of Peaches & Creme 100% cotton Bright Orange yarn.