Whirlwind Hat Pattern
April 4, 2010 by Dawn
Filed under General Crafts

Finished Size
18” Circumference and 8” tall.
Yarn:
Approximately 50g of worsted weight wool yarn;
Examples knit in Malabrigo Worsted Taureg Blue & Mint.
Needles:
Sizes US 6 (4.0mm) & US 8 (5.0mm): 16: circular (cir). Size US 8 (5.0mm): set of double-pointed (dpn)
Notions:
Marker (m); cable needle (cn); Tapestry needle.
Gauge:
18 sts = 4” (10 cm) in patt from chart using larger needles.

This pattern is available as a downloadable pdf file.
$5.00 USD
Here is a link to the pattern in Ravelry.
Autism Awareness Puzzle Hat

A new study just came out indicating Autism affects 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys. Help promote awareness of this condition with the knit Autism Awareness Puzzle Hat.
Sizes: Children’s S (M, L, Adult); Circumference 16 (17, 18, 20)â€
Materials:
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (100% acrylic)
MC: 50g of Navy
A: 50g of Scarlet
B: 50g of Mustard
C: 50g of Dusty Blue
US 8 (5.0mm) knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
18 stitches + 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) while working in stockinette stitch
The pattern is knit flat and uses Intarsia method of color work. There is a separate chart for each of the sizes.
$5.00 – A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Autism Society

Here is a link to the pattern in Ravelry.
Sweet Greetings – Large & Small Portfolios
March 28, 2009 by Dawn
Filed under Free Craft Patterns, Sewing
Amy Butler’s website has many free sewing patterns, including everything from quilts to yoga bags.
Here is the link for the instructions and measurements to create your own Sweet Greetings – Large and Small Portfolio. You will need to have an Adobe® Reader® to be able to view the pattern.
Smitten Mitten – Perfect for Valentine’s Day
February 7, 2009 by Dawn
Filed under Free Craft Patterns, Knitting, Seasonal Crafts
These mittens are absolutely adorable and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, they would be perfect to knit up for you and your mate. Read more
Noro Striped Scarf
January 21, 2009 by Dawn
Filed under Free Craft Patterns, Knitting
I had to share this scarf with all of you whether you knit or not. It is so gorgeous just to look at! It knits up quick and is so much fun to watch the colors take shape. I knit the one in the left picture with yarn purchased from
MsYarn.
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