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Veterans Day

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Weekend Snapshot #10

For Weekend Snapshots, a physical topic.

Saturday, I completed my C25K - Week 4 - Day 3 running program.  Because Mister T has injuried his ankle last time he exercised, he didn't train along with me; but he watched me and took photos. I especially like the movement effect of this one, featuring by the way, my Mizunos.

Calorimetry

It was on my to-do list for a long time, but I have finally made myself a Calorimetry, and I love everything about it! The pattern of course, but also the yarn I picked for that project: Lion Wool (100% wool), Autumn Sunset print color.

 

FREE PATTERN: Snow Hats for Kids

Because they grow so fast, I like ribbed projects for kids. 

For this winter, I chose to make each of my little ones a warm, thick and deep ribbed hat.  Because in our corner of the freezer world, we need very covering hats.  I couldn't find a pattern I like on the internet or in my knitting magazines or books, so I came up with my own pattern.  Here it is! 

A one skein, quick and easy project - 3 or 4 hours while watching TV for each hat, pompom non included - knitted all in the round - no seaming!

Yarn:  Wool Ease Thick & Quick - 1 skein.
I used color "charcoal" for my boy's hat and "Deep Rose" my girl's.
Needles: 16" circular # 10.5 US
Gauge: 7 sts x 10 rows = 2 inches
Sizing: 19.5 and (21.5) inches head circumference

Stitches:
Ribbing 2/2 = Row 1: K2, P2,...  Row 2: P2, K2,... Repeat these 2 rows.
Slide 1: Slide 1 stitch as if to Knit
ssk: Slide Slide Knit - Slide 2 stitches individually as if to knit, then knit them together through the back loop

 

PATTERN:

Cast on 68 (76) stitches - 34 (38) stitches on each needle - and work in rib 2/2 for 10 (11) inches. Use a marker for the beginning of the round.

Next round - first decreasing round: K2, P2tog all around.

Next round: Work even, all stitches as they show - meaning K2, P1 all around.

Next round - second decreasing round: K1, ssk (as to knit) all around

Next round: Knit all stitches = 34 (38) stitches remain

Cut off yarn, leaving about 12 inches lengh, and with a yarn needle pass that strand through all the stitches - I like to do that 2 or 3 times.  Weave in ends.

Make a pompom (big or small to your preference) and sew it at the top of the hat.

* Pattern also available on Ravelry *

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ERRATUM: Special thanks to Marie Ellis for pointing a mistake in the pattern (correction in red). Only one circular needle is needed for this project, not two. I must have been knitting too many socks on two circulars lately... Sorry for any inconvenience this mistake might have caused.

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Snow Hats for Kids © Tricotine 2007 – All rights reserved - Reproducing or transmitting this pattern by any means for any purpose other than for personal use constitutes a violation of copyright law.
If you have any question or comment about this pattern, please contact me.

 

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Wordless Wednesday #44

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November: 30 Days to a Greener Lifestyle

In her motivation article It's Easy Being Green! Nicole Nichols - Fitness Instructor & Health Educator at Spark People, features the November 2007 Calendar which is about reducing human impact on the environment.

Thirty daily simple tips to get started with developing more eco-friendly habits; because most green actions will save you money, limit waste, enhance your health and even increase your overall physical activity—all while benefiting the planet.

 

For instance...

November 1st was about recycling, recycling, recycling - Done that! Mister T. is very reluctant to "tofu" - even to just the idea of having some in the house makes him nervous. He thinks it could be contaminated or something... - BUT he is a recycling maniac!

November 2nd was about using Cloth Napkins instead of paper ones - I need to work on that...

November 3rd - Bring your own bags to the grocery store instead of getting new ones all the time. Done that too!  And guess what?  My local grocery store refunds 5 cents for each bag I bring with me.  I have 6 big huge totes (I go grocery shopping only once a week) so that is 30 cents right there!

November 4 was about buying local! Done that!  I have recently discovered a dairy farm in my area that sells milk from what is called organic cows, in glass bottles that can be returned and reused -- it reminds me of my childhood.  Even though I get skim milk, it tastes almost as creamy as whole milk from the store...

November 5th was an invitation to visit the Library, instead of buying books, cds and magazines. Imagine how much is saved when many people share a book or magazine.  Done that too! Actually, I got my library card last week.

 

CLICK HERE to download and print your November calendar.
(You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download this PDF.)

 

Weekend Snapshot #9

For Weekend Snapshots, little fingers dipping a cookie in milk.
Because there is no better way to eat a cookie. Or, is there?