It's already November! I can hardly believe how fast time is flying by. We are in the midst of making and shipping out lots of chemo caps and getting ready to gear up for the holiday season too!
A while ago, I knit this hat in gray, teal and pink and then promptly lost my pattern notes. But, I really liked the way the super simple pattern had texture and pops of color, so I knit it again, being sure to write it all down. Slips and Knits is just that.......all slip or knit stitches. It knits up quickly and you can make it in just 2 colors or 10 or more colors if you wish.
The model was knit in 5-weight KnitPicks Brava Bulky, but there are instructions for all yarn weights below too! Have fun with it. Customize it with your favorite colors! Make one for a local cancer center too!
I love the subtle texture of this pattern!
I am starting another adventure too, selling notecards made with my photos. They will soon be up for sale on Etsy, but for now, those of you on Facebook or who follow us here are the only ones who can order.
Pre-sale pricing is $32 for a box of 10 cards, shipped.
These come 10 cards and 10 envelopes in a box. Each card is hand assembled by me, using an actual print of one of my photographs. The cards are handmade in the USA, 5x7, made of high quality card stock, printed on recycled paper using environmentally friendly soybean-based ink. Cards are blank inside.
If you want to purchase a set, please email (Robin@delawareheadhuggers.org) me first. Please tell me which ones you want, so I know what photos to have printed. I will accept payment via PayPal or you can send me a personal check. Please do not send any money until I respond to your request.
I have the photos labeled as to which set they are.......if you have any special requests, please email me and ask! I will do my best to accommodate you. If you'd like 10 cards of one particular photo, I can do that too.
These will be made to order for you, so it could take about 2 weeks for delivery. I will try my best to have them ready quickly, but it does take some time to make sure they are put together nicely.
Nature Set 1 
Nature Set 2
Birds & Butterflies
Bees & Flowers
Slips & Knits
Knit Using 3 colors of 5-weight yarn and size 11 circular needles, or some other combination listed below. For the model, Color A is cream, Color B is orange and Color C is brown.
Abbreviations:
s1: slip 1 stitch
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
Using Color A, cast on 64 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Brim: Using Color A
Row 1: purl all stitches
Row 2: knit all stitches
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your work measures 1.5 to 2 inches in length, or longer if you prefer. Be sure to end with a Row 2.
Work Body of Hat Using Color B:
Row 1: *s1, k1*; repeat around
Row 2: knit all
Switch to Color C:
Row 3: *s1, k1*; repeat around
Row 4: knit all
Switch to Color A:
Row 5: *s1, k1*; repeat around
Row 6: knit all
Repeat Rows 1 through 6, until piece is about 7 to 7.5 inches in length. End with Row 6 and Color A.
Decrease Crown: use dpn’s when needed
Row 1: knit all stitches
Row 2: *k6, k2tog *; repeat around
Row 3: *k5, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 4: *k4, k2tog *; repeat around
Row 5: *k3, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 6: *k2, k2tog *; repeat around
Row 7: *k1, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 8: *k2tog *; repeat around
Finish: Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure. Weave in ends and share.
If using 6-weight yarn, use size 10.5 needles and cast on 48.
If using 4-weight yarn, use size 7 needles and cast on 80.
If using 3-weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 104 stitches.
The pattern is worked over 8 stitches.
Feel free to use just 2 colors, working Rows 1 - 4 throughout or use more colors, changing colors after every second (knit all) row.
Learn more about Delaware Head Huggers by visiting www.delawareheadhuggers.org
We also have patterns available as paperbacks or a Kindle e-books from Amazon. They can be purchased here.
Remember to join us on our Facebook page - you can see all the beautiful hats that are donated and shipped out.
Stop by Kozy Kovers for Kids Facebook page too and see all the gorgeous handmade blankets that are going to help children in crisis throughout our area. We welcome everyone to join us. Stop by and say hello.
You can always reach me at robin@delawareheadhuggers.org too!
If you want to donate to Delaware Head Huggers, you can use the donate button on the right hand side of the page. Every dollar truly does help us get hats out to those who need them most.
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