Springtime Baby Blanket

I finally finished my Ravelympics project. Woo Hoo! I originally planned to do two but decided against the other one since things have been so crazy around here. All these sicks children have really stressed me out. I think it's time to take a break.

This is my Springtime Baby Blanket. I knitted it with I Love This Yarn in Orchid. I used a US Size 10 needle to give it a bit a drape....baby blankies should be soft and cuddly. The first photo was taken inside and it's pretty true to color.

This photo wast taken outside and you might need to click it and make it bigger. Yeah, the blanket isn't properly blocked but you can see the design pretty well when you enlarge it. :p
I've put it up for sale on my Dishing Knit Out blog and also on Ravelry for $3.00.

Sick update....Ms Thang had a stomach virus and strep throat...she's feeling much better now and goes back to school tomorrow. Skaterboy has a pretty bad ear infection but is also feeling much better today. He's going back to school tomorrow too. Mama needs some quiet time!! It's impossible to relax when the kids are sick.

Still waiting on my Dish Rag Tag box. I've been tagged already but the box isn't here yet. :( I am so ready to get it knitted and sent back out. I want my team to win this thing!! My team is Phaster Than Phelps.

Hugs!

"InTents" Camping Dishcloth Freebie

I thought since I've been kinda quiet lately....I'd at least offer a freebie for ya. It's been a while since I've done that too. Yeah, I suck. So, here's a dishcloth pattern for all you campers out there. Enjoy!!

“InTents” Camping Dishcloth
©Copyright 2008
Designed by Melanie Thompson
Test Knitted by Shirley Smith

Cast on 46

Rows 1-5: Knit
Row 6: K3, P40, K3
Row 7 & All Odd Rows: Knit
Row 8: K3, P2, K14, P2, K4, P2, K14, P2, K3
Row 10: K3, P2, K1, P4, K2, P5, K2, P1, K6, P1, K1, P4, K2, P5, K2, P2, K3
Row 12: K3, P2, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P1, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P2, K3
Row 14: K3, P2, K1, P4, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, P4, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P2, K3
Row 16: K3, P2, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P3, K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P2, K3
Row 18: K3, P2, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P4, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P2, K3
Row 20: K3, P2, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P4, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P2, K3
Row 22: K3, P2, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P8, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P2, K3
Row 24: K3, P2, K6, P3, K1, P3, K1, P8, K6, P3, K1, P3, K1, P2, K3
Row 26: K3, P3, K1, P4, K1, P5, K1, P10, K1, P4, K1, P5, K1, P3, K3
Row 28: K3, P4, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P12, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P4, K3
Row 30: K3, P5, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P14, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P5, K3
Row 32: K3, P6, K6, P16, K6, P6, K3
Row 34: K3, P40, K3
Row 36: K3, P12, K1, P1, K3, P4, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P12, K3
Row 38: K3, P12, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P12, K3
Row 40: K3, P12, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P12, K3
Row 42: K3, P12, K1, P1, K4, P3, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P12, K3
Row 44: K3, P12, K1, P1, K1, P6, K1, P1, K2, P2, K1, P12, K3
Row 46; K3, P12, K1, P2, K3, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P12, K3
Row 48: K3, P40, K3
Row 50: K3, P4, K4, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K5, P3, K3
Row 52: K3, P3, K1, P5, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P3, K3
Row 54: K3, P3, K1, P5, K4, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K3, P1, K1, P1, K1, P2, K2, P1, K1, P1, K3, P3, K3
Row 56: K3, P3, K1, P5, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1 P7, K3
Row 58: K3, P3, K1, P5, K1, P2, K1, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2, P2, K1, P1, K1, P7, K3
Row 60: K3, P4, K4, P2, K2, P2, K1, P3, K1, P1, K3, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P1, K5, P3, K3
Row 62: K3, P40, K3
Row 63: Knit
Rows 64-69: Knit

Bind off and weave in the ends.



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Showers In Spring Dishcloth

We just wrapped up our first KAL in Shirley's Knitting Knook so I thought I would post it here also as a freebie for anyone who's interested. I will add it to the free downloads as soon as I can. The cloth in the photo was knitted by Shirl .

Showers In Spring
©Copyright 2008
Designed by Melanie Thompson

Cast on 46

Rows 1-4: Knit
Row 5: K4, P38, K4
Row 6 & All Even Rows: Knit
Row 7: K4, P38, K4
Row 9: K4, P17, K1, P5, K1, P5, K1, P8, K4
Row 11: K4, P15, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1, P1, K1, P2, K2, P1, K2, P6, K4
Row 13: K4, P17, (K1, P2) 4X, K1, P8, K4
Row 15: K4, P17, (K1, P2) 4X, K1, P8, K4
Row 17: K4, P17, (K1, P2) 4X, K1, P8, K4
Row 19: K4, P17, (K1, P2) 4X, K1, P8, K4
Row 21: K4, P17, (K1, P2) 4X, K1, P8, K4
Row 23: K4, P38, K4
Row 25: K4, P15, K17, P6, K4
Row 27: K4, P14, K1, P17, K1, P5, K4
Row 29: K4, P13, K1, P7, K5, P7, K1, P4, K4
Row 31: K4, P8, K1, P3, K1, P7, K1, P5, K1, P7, K1, P3, K4
Row 33: K4, P8, K1, P3, K1, P6, K1, P7, K1, P6, K1, P3, K4
Row 35: K4, P3, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P5, K11, P5, K1, P3, K4
Row 37: K4, P4, K1, P3, K5, P4, K1, P11, K1, P4, K1, P3, K4
Row 39: K4, P5, K1, P1, K1, P5, K1, P19, K1, P4, K4
Row 41: K4, P6, K1, P2, K2, P2, K1, P19, K1, P4, K4
Row 43: K4, P6, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P19, K1, P4, K4
Row 45: K4, P6, K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P2, K1, P5, K1, P5, K1, P5, K1, P5, K4
Row 47: K4, P3, K4, P4, K1, P2, K3, P13, K2, P6, K4
Row 49: K4, P6, K1, P2, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P11, K1, P8, K4
Row 51: K4, P7, K1, P4, K2, P4, K1, P9, K1, P9, K4
Row 53: K4, P6, K1, P1, K4, P2, K1, P4, K9, P10, K4
Row 55: K4, P5, K1, P4, K1, P4, K1, P22, K4
Row 57: K4, P4, K1, P5, K1, P27, K4
Row 59: K4, P10, K1, P27, K4
Row 61: K4, P38, K4
Row 63: K4, P38, K4
Rows 64-68: Knit

Bind off and weave in the ends.

Enjoy! Hugs!

Froggie's Big Project Is Ready

This is Froggie's new site. The site itself was not the big project....the cloths she has available there....THAT was the big project. She really put a lot of time and effort into it. Check it out...even if you're not interested in buying....you can see how busy she's been.

For those of you in the Knitting Knook group....Shirl has joined us in our addiction to blogging. I helped her get it all prettied up and she would be thrilled if you'd visit her and leave her a comment. You can find her here... Knook Oumie . Her daughter Chantal has also jumped on the bandwagon. She just got it up and running but I'm sure she'll be addicted in no time. Yeah, I am an enabler....so? lol

Cat ... it sure was good to talk to you today. I have missed ya!! Many wishes for feeling better SOON!!!!

No knitting has been accomplished here today. I have a Dr's appointment on Monday to get rid of this Yucky so I can get back to normal. Finally!

Now, I am going to do some knitting on those socks that are taking me too dang long to finish.

Hugs!

Freebie Day

I've been so slack lately....still nursing that dang cold that seems to have decided he wants to live here. It's Spring Break so the kids are all home, too which makes it even more crazy around here. I thought I would give you a freebie that I should have posted a long time ago. Nothing fancy....you've seen his face before.

Grin & Bear It
Designed by Melanie Thompson
©Copyright 2007

Cast on 44 stitches

Rows 1-6: Knit
Row 7: K3, P38, K3
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: K3. P38, K3
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: K3, P38, K3
Row 12: K8, P1, K12, P2, K12, P1, K8
Row 13: K3, P6, K1, P10, K1, P2, K1, P10, K1, P6, K3
Row 14: K10, P10, K4, P10, K10
Row 15: K3, P9, K1, P18, K1, P9, K3
Row 16: K12, P1, K18, P1, K12
Row 17: K3, P9, K1, P18, K1, P9, K3
Row 18: K11, P1, K20, P1, K11
Row 19: K3, P8, K1, P20, K1, P8, K3
Row 20: K11, P1, K20, P1, K11
Row 21: K3, P8, K1, P20, K1, P8, K3
Row 22: K10, P1, K22, P1, K10
Row 23: K3, P7, K1, P22, K1, P7, K3
Row 24: K10, P1, K22, P1, K10
Row 25: K3, P6, K1, P11, K2, P11, K1, P6, K3
Row 26: K9, P1, K10, P1, K2, P1, K10, P1, K9
Row 27: K3, P6, K1, P8, K2, P4, K2, P8, K1, P6, K3
Row 28: K8, P1, K7, P2, K8, P2, K7, P1, K8
Row 29: K3, P5, K1, P5, K2, P12, K2, P5, K1, P5, K3
Row 30: K8, P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K16, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K8
Row 31: K3, P5, K1, P3, K1, P7, K4, P7, K1, P3, K1, P5, K3
Row 32: K8, P1, K4, P1, K5, P6, K5, P1, K4, P1, K8
Row 33: K3, P5, K1, P9, K8, P9, K1, P5, K3
Row 34: K9, P1, K8, P8, K8, P1, K9
Row 35: K3, P7, K1, P8, K6, P8, K1, P7, K3
Row 36: K11, P1, K20, P1, K11
Row 37: K3, P9, K1, P18, K1, P9, K3
Row 38: K12, P1, K5, P2, K4, P2, K5, P1, K12
Row 39: K3, P9, K1, P2, K1, P2, K2, P4, K2, P2, K1, P2, P1, P9, K3
Row 40: K12, P1, K3, P1, K10, P1, K3, P1, K12
Row 41: K3, P9, K1, P4, K3, P4, K3, P4, K1, P9 K3
Row 42 K13, P1, K1, P1, K12, P1, K1, P1, K13
Row 43: K3, P9, K1, P3, K2, P8, K2, P3, K1, P9, K3
Row 44 K11, P1, K3, P1, K2, P8, K2, P1, K3, P1, K11
Row 45 K3, P7, K1, P5, K1, P10, K1, P5, K1, P7, K3
Row 46 K10, P1, K5, P1, K10, P1, K5, P1, K10
Row 47 K3, P7, K1, P5, K1, P10, K1, P5, K1, P7, K3
Row 48 K11, P1, K4, P1, K10, P1, K4, P1, K11
Row 49 K3, P9, K4, P12, K4, P9, K3
Row 50K3, P38, K3
Row 51 Knit
Row 52 K3, P38, K3
Row 53 Knit
Row 54 K3, P38, K3
Rows 55-60: Knit

Bind off and weave in the ends.

There's a link on the sidebar if you want to just download a Word doc. of the pattern.

Hugs!

Movie Night Dishcloth

Just a quick post for now...another new pattern. My Movie Night Dishcloth . I am so really excited about this one. I wasn't too sure how it would turn out. Thanks to Shirley for test knitting for me with her super fast needles.

1 FO...1 UFO

I had forgotten about posting a photo of my last dishcloth I knitted. It's the Be My Dishcloth from Kristen Patay. I love her designs...they're so pretty. It's a free pattern...if you want it just click the cloth name and it'll take you right there. I did mine in Hot Pink Sugar & Cream.

This is a little close-up peek at the baby blanket I am knitting. I love the color but dang knitting with this yarn. :( It should be a quick knit though....using size 15 needles and I'm already almost through one skein already.

I have a camera case that I've finished knitting and it's waiting to be fulled. If it turns out good...I'll post photos when I'm done. If not, well......let's all just forget I ever mentioned it. :P

Gotta go get my needles out and sort my yarn for the Icelandic Shawl KAL. I need to get my colors organized and start casting on. The KAL started today and I have a feeling it's going to take a while to get it started....provisional cast on.

Must Keep Knitting Contest Goodies

Today I received my prize from Kate's blog . They're pretty green stitch markers called "Green With Envy'. Thanks, Kate. I love the pretty, girly stitch markers.

Up close and personal....not the best photo but you get the general idea. Take a second and check out Kate's Etsy Shop ...she has more pretty stitch markers and some lovely yarn that I think I need ....one is called Lotus and another is Froggy.

Okay, gotta get back to my knitting...another free pattern by the talented Kristen Patay. You can find it on her blog...Be My Dishcloth . It's perfect for Valentine's Day.

Peek A Blue...Freebie

I have another free pattern for you. My nephew is a big fan of the blue dog and I thought he would enjoy this one. I hope you do too.

Peek A Blue
©Copyright 2008
Designed by Melanie Thompson
US Size 6 needle 100 % Cotton Yarn
Test Knit by Shirley Smith

Cast on 45 stitches

Rows 1-4: Knit
Row 5 & All Odd Rows: Knit
Row 6: K3, P39, K3
Row 8: K3, P39, K3
Row 10: K3, P2, K35, P2, K3
Row 12: K3, P4, (K1, P2) 3X, K1, P4, K3, P4, (K1, P2) 3X, K1, P4, K3
Row 14: K3, P2, K1, P2, K1, P6, K1, P5, K1, P1, K1, P5, K1, P6, K1, P2, K1, P2, K3
Row 16: K3, P3, K1, P2, K6, P3, K4, P1, K4, P3, K6, P2, K1, P3, K3
Row 18: K3, P4, K1, P2, K1, P7, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P7, K1, P2, K1, P4, K3
Row 20: K3, P4, K1, P2, (K1, P7) 3X, K1, P1, K1, P5, K3
Row 22: K3, P5, K1, P2, K1, P6, K1, P7, K1, P6, K1, P2, K1, P5, K3
Row 24: K3, P6, K1, P2, K1, P6, K1, P5, K1, P6, K1, P3, K1, P5, K3
Row 26: K3, P6, K1, P3, K1, P6, K5, P6, K1, P3, K1, P6, K3
Row 28: K3, P7, K1, P3, K1, P15, K1, P4, K1, P6, K3
Row 30: K3, P7, K1, P4, K1, P13, K1, P4, K1, P7, K3
Row 32: K3, P7, K1, P5, K1, P11, K1, P5, K1, P7, K3
Row 34: K3, P2, K1, P5, K1, P5, K1, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1, P5, K1, P8, K3
Row 36: K3, P3, K1, P4, K1, P5, K1, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1, P5, K1, P8, K3
Row 38: K3, P4, K1, P4, K1, P4, K1, P9, K1, P4, K1, P6, K1, P2, K3
Row 40: K3, P5, K1, P3, K1, P4, K1, P9, K1, P4, K1, P5, K1, P3, K3
Row 42: K3, P6, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P9, (K1, P4) 3X, K3
Row 44: K3, P7, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1 P5, K3
Row 46: K3, P8, K1, P3, K1, P2, K1, P2, K3, P2, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P6, K3
Row 48: K3, P9, K1, P4, K1, P9, K1, P2, K1, P3, K1, P7, K3
Row 50: K3, P10, K1, P2, K1, P11, K1, P4, K1, P8, K3
Row 52: K3, P11, K2, P13, K1, P2, K1, P9, K3
Row 54: K3, P27, K2, P10, K3
Row 55: Knit
Row 56: K3, P39, K3
Row 57: Knit
Row 58: K3, P39, K3
Row 59-63: Knit

A Tribute To The Sock Monkey

I had a request for help with a Sock Monkey cloth. I don't know if this is exactly what she was looking for but this would be my little tribute to the sock monkey. If you were looking for the full body...I'm so sorry. I just did this one really quick and I hope it helps. I didn't have an appropriate color for him so I just changed the color of the photo afterwards to give him more of a sock monkey like color. lol So, here's another little freebie for ya...hope you enjoy him. :)

Sock Monkey Dishcloth
©Copyright 2007
Designed by Melanie Thompson
US Size 7 needles 100% Cotton Yarn

Cast on 43 stitches

Rows 1-4: Knit
Row 5: K4, P35, K4
Row 6 & All Even Rows: Knit
Row 7: K4, P35, K4
Row 9: K4, P12, K11, P12, K4
Row 11: K4, P11, K1, P11, K1, P11, K4
Row 13: K4, P10, K1, P13, K1, P10, K4
Row 15: K4, P9, K1, P15, K1, P9, K4
Row 17: K4, P8, K1, P17, K1, P8, K4
Row 19: K4, P8, K1, P17, K1, P8, K4
Row 21: K4, P8, K1, P1, K15, P1, K1, P8, K4
Row 23: K4, P8, K19, P8, K4
Row 25: K4, P8, K2, P15, K2, P8, K4
Row 27: K4, P8, K1, P17, K1, P8, K4
Row 29: K4, P8, K1, P17, K1, P8, K4
Row 31: K4, P9, K1, P15, K1, P9, K4
Row 33: K4, P9, K2, P3, K1, P5, K1, P3, K2, P9, K4
Row 35: K4, P9, K1, P1, K1, P11, K1, P1, K1, P9, K4
Row 37: K4, P6, K2, P1, K1, P2, K11, P2, K1, P1, K2, P6, K4
Row 39: K4, P5, K1, P2, K2, P15, K2, P2, K1, P5, K4
Row 41: K4, P4, K1, P4, K1, P15, K1, P4, K1, P4, K4
Row 43: K4, P4, K1, P4, K1, P3, K2, P5, K2, P3, K1, P4, K1, P4, K4
Row 45: K4, P5, K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P5, K2, P3, K2, P2, K1, P5, K4
Row 47: K4, P6, K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2, P6, K4
Row 49: K4, P9, K1, P2, K4, P3, K4, P2, K1, P9, K4
Row 51: K4, P10, K1, P13, K1, P10, K4
Row 53: K4, P11, K1, P11, K1, P11, K4
Row 55: K4, P12, K11, P12, K4
Row 56: Knit
Row 57: K4, P35, K4
Row 58: Knit
Row 59: K4, P35, K4
Row 60: Knit
Rows 61-64: Knit

Bind off and weave in the ends.

*I'm bringing in the new year with a monkey...what does that say about my future? :P

It's A Good Day To Knit

It's a yucky, cold and rainy day. This was earlier this morning but now it is a full blown downpour. It's just not suitable for anything other than staying in under a blanket and knitting. I know we need the rain but...YUCK! and BRRRR!

This is what I will be doing today, other than working on my slowly progressing La Dentelle Belle. This is a headband from Drops Designs. I should have taken a photo of the other side so you could see the texture a little better. Too late now, the batteries died and I had to put them in the charger. I'm using James C Brett Marble...the colorway says MT8..whatever that means. lol If it turns out well, I may make a few of these for Christmas gifts for 2008. Oh yeah, I'm starting on next years gifts now. Knitters always worry about how our hand knits will be received. Some people just don't have an appreciation for them it seems. I personally think that these particular people are very materialistic and don't deserve a gift at all. Thankfully, all my gifts were well received and appreciated...I even got a few requests for more hand knits. YAY ME!!

If you're interested in getting an early start and need a little cheering section to help you along, you might want to check out the Year Long Gift Along. Sign ups are until Jan. 31, 2008.
http://knitallyear.blogspot.com/

This was a gift for my cousin for Christmas. He is a huge fan and so the wonderful Froggie charted it up in a second and sent it my way. The pattern is posted on her site as a free pattern.
Hop on over and enjoy!
http://frogiezplace.blogspot.com/2007/12/her-clothfreebie.html

Dishcloth Dungarees/Bathtime Bloomers

Okay, if you read my post the other day, I mentioned a cute crochet pattern that I really wanted to do but since I don't crochet anything other than a chain...that wasn't happening. So, I have been working on doing it in a knitted version. It's really simple and pretty flexible...you could do any size you want and change it to suit your own taste. You just knit two identical cloths like these. And the cuteness happens when you put them together. And then you have this....

I love these little britches. They're just too darn cute. I don't know who originally came up with this idea and I sure don't take credit for the brilliance that these little buggers are. I'm posting my version...which is just me winging it so feel free to do it your way. I just wanted to share this with everyone since I haven't been able to find a knitted pair anywhere.

I used US Size 8 needles and a ball of Sugar & Cream cotton yarn in Cherry Swirl. I started by Casting On 36 stitches.

Rows 1-4: Knit
Row 5: K1, YO, K2tog to end of row
From here, just continue in garter stitch (knit every row) until you get the just a bit shy of your desired length.
Row of: K1, YO, K2tog to end of row
Knit 4 rows and bind off. Weave in your ends.
You will need some ribbon (your choice...you could also probably just use yarn leftover from the cloths)...using a long piece of ribbon, pull it through the eyelets on the top of the two cloths and tie them together(make a pretty bow)
I didn't have access to much ribbon...yours will most surely look better. It would also be helpful to use a shorter piece of ribbon to tie a little bow at the crotch area of the cloths to hold them together.
Then use two shorter pieces of ribbon through the eyelets on the bottom of each "leg" to give them that puffy look and tie a pretty bow. (Don't tie the bottom pieces together...these are your legs.)

I worked up a little poem to include with them if you wish...you won't hurt my feelings if you don't use it...I'll never know if you don't tell me. lol (Please don't tell me if you don't. :P)
I've named them Dishcloth Dungarees and Bathtime Bloomers depending on the recipient and what they will use them for...you can switch the names in the poem to suit the gift.

These are Dishcloth Dungarees (Bathtime Bloomers),
And here is a little clue...
When you remove the ribbons,
You'll find not one surprise, but two...
A pair of cotton dishcloths (washcloths),
That I hand knit just for you.

For any crocheters out there interested, here's the link to the crochet version...
http://www.jimsyldesign.com/dishbout/cpatterns/kitchenpants.html

Today was the last day of school before the Christmas holiday. Ms Thang gave me this cute little Gingerbread Man she made for me at school. He is so cute and special because he was hand made, too. I hope you're all warm and toasty (no fire going tonight but warm just the same).

Rose Washcloth

I had to share this latest design with you. It was done by my wonderful, talented friend, Froggie. She is really a very talented designer but I need to get her confidence boosted so she will let loose with the designing and sharing. I needed a Rose design for my cousin for a Christmas gift but couldn't find one I liked online anywhere. So I tapped into the Frog brain and this is what came out. I love it! It's a quick knit since it is just knit every other row.

I'm not sure yet how this one is going to be available. It could end up being a freebie (read..probably be a freebie)...maybe as soon as later tonight. lol Thanks so much, Froggie. I am forever grateful for this easy but so pretty cloth. I know my cousin is going to love it.

You can find Froggie here.... http://frogiezplace.blogspot.com/
She has another new design posted there as well.

Green Ogre

I have had positive comments on the Ogre so I thought I would go ahead and post the pattern as is...it will be a while before I can do the tweaking...I actually worked on it a little but can't seem to change it to my liking so I'm going to leave well enough alone for now. So, here he is and I hope you enjoy him. :)

Green Ogre

Designed by Melanie Thompson 2007
Test knitted by Shirley Smith
US Size 6 Needle 100% Cotton Yarn

Cast on 46 stitches

Row 1-6: Knit

Row 7: K4, P38, K4

Row 8: Knit

Row 9: K4, P38, K4

Row 10: K13, P20, K13

Row 11: K4, P8, K2, P18, K2, P8, K4

Row 12: K11, P2, K20, P2, K11

Row 13: K4, P6, K2, P22, K2, P6, K4

Row 14: K10, P2, K22, P2, K10

Row 15: K4, P5, K2, P24, K2, P5, K4

Row 16: K9, P2, K24, P2, K9

Row 17: K4, P5, K2, P24, K2, P5, K4

Row 18: K9, P2, K24, P2, K9

Row 19: K4, P5, K2, P24, K2, P5, K4

Row 20: K9, P2, K24, P2, K9

Row 21: K4, P5, K2, P24, K2, P5, K4

Row 22: K9, P2, K4, P1, K14, P1, K4, P2, K9

Row 23: K4, P5, K2, P5, K1, P12, K1, P5, K2, P5, K4

Row 24: K9, P2, K6, P1, K2, P6, K2, P1, K6, P2, K9

Row 25: K4, P5, K2, P3, K1, P3, K1, P8, K1, P3, K1, P3, K2, P5, K4

Row 26: K9, P2, K4, P1, K3, P8, K3, P1, K4, P2, K9

Row 27: K4, P5, K2, P5, K1, P12, K1, P5, K2, P5, K4

Row 28: K9, P2, K10, P4, K10, P2, K9

Row 29: K4, P5, K2, P7, K1, P2, K1, P2, K1, P2, K1, P7, K2, P5, K4

Row 30: K10, P2, K5, P1, K1, P2, K4, P2, K1, P1, K5, P2, K10

Row 31: K4, P6, K2, P5, K1, P10, K1, P5, K2, P6, K4

Row 32: K11, P2, K4, P2, K8, P2, K4, P2, K11

Row 33: K4, P7, K2, P5, K2, P6, K2, P5, K2, P7, K4

Row 34: K11, P2, K6, P8, K6, P2, K11

Row 35: K4, P8, K2, P18, K2, P8, K4

Row 36: K12, P2, K3, P4, K4, P4, K3, P2, K12

Row 37: K4, P8, K2, P2, K1, P1, K4, P2, K1, P1, K4, P2, K2, P8, K4

Row 38: K13, P2, K2, P2, K1, P1, K4, P2, K1, P1, K2, P2, K13

Row 39: K4, P9, K2, P3, K2, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, K2, P3, K2, P9, K4

Row 40: K14, P2, K4, P1, K4, P1, K4, P2, K14

Row 41: K4, P9, K1, P1, K2, P1, K2, P6, K2, P1, K2, P1, K1, P9, K4

Row 42: K12, P1, K2, P2, K12, P2, K2, P1, K12

Row 43: K4, P7, K1, P2, K1, P1, K2, P10, K2, P1, K1, P2, K1, P7, K4

Row 44: K8, P3, K1, P2, K3, P2, K8, P2, K3, P2, K1 P3, K8

Row 45: K4, P4, K1, P2, K1, P6, K2, P6, K2, P6, K1, P2, K1, P4, K4

Row 46: K9, P1, K1, P1, K7, P8, K7, P1, K1, P1, K9

Row 47: K4, P6, K2, P22, K2, P6, K4

Row 48: Knit

Row 49: K4, P38, K4

Row 50: Knit

Row 51: K4, P38, K4

Rows 52-56: Knit

Bind off and weave in the ends.

Big Thank You to my dear friend, Shirley, who has lightening fast needles.

It's A Red Furry Monster Freebie!

A big, big thanks to my sweet new friend, Kim Gean, who test knitted this pattern for me. She's was looking for this little fella and I had him charted and written out but just didn't have the time to knit him. Thanks, girlfriend! http://kimgean.multiply.com/

Furry Red Monster Dishcloth
Designed by Melanie Thompson
Test knit by Kim Gean
US Size 6 needle
100% Cotton Yarn

Cast on 46 stitches
Rows 1-6: Knit
Row 7: K2, P42, K2
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: K2, P42, K2
Row 10: K4, P1, K6, P1, K2, P1, K18, P1, K2, P1, K9
Row 11: K2, P8, K1, P1, K1, P18, K1, P1, K1, P6, K1, P3, K2
Row 12: K6, P1, K6, P2, K18, P2, K6, P1, K4
Row 13: K2, P3, K1, P7, K1, P16, K1, P7, K1, P5, K2
Row 14: K8, P1, K6, P1, K16, P1, K6, P1, K6
Row 15: K2, P5, K1, P5, K1, P16, K1, P5, K1, P7, K2
Row 16: K10, P1, K26, P1, K8
Row 17: K2, P7, K1, P10, K6, P8, K1, P9, K2
Row 18: K12, P1, K4, P4, K4, P3, K7, P1, K10
Row 19: K2, P9, K1, P1, K5, P11, K4, P11, K2
Row 20: K14, P1, K17, P2, K12
Row 21: K2, P9, K1, P20, K1, P11, K2
Row 22: K11, P2, K5, P7, K10, P2, K9
Row 23: K2, P6, K1, P11, K1, P6, K1, P7, K1, P8, K2
Row 24: K9, P1, K7, P1, K7, P3, K10, P1, K7
Row 25: K2, P4, K1, P11, K1, P10, K1, P6, K1, P7, K2
Row 26: K8, P1, K6, P1, K12, P3, K8, P1, K6
Row 27: K2, P3, K1, P8, K1, P16, K1, P5, K1, P6, K2
Row 28: K7, P1, K6, P1, K17, P1, K7, P1, K5
Row 29: K2, P3, K1, P6, K1, P19, K1, P6, K1, P4, K2
Row 30: K6, P1, K6, P1, K20, P1, K6, P1, K4
Row 31: K2, P2, K1, P3, K6, P18, K1, P6, K1, P4, K2
Row 32: K5, P1, K6, P1, K15, P4, K5, P1, K3, P1, K4
Row 33: K2, P2, K1, P13, K3, P13, K1, P5, K1, P3, K2
Row 34: K4, P1, K6, P1, K8, P5, K16, P1, K4
Row 35: K2, P2, K1, P21, K5, P4, K1, P5, K1, P2, K2
Row 36: K4, P1, K5, P1, K1, P3, K26, P1, K4
Row 37: K2, P2, K1, P13, K5, P11, K2, P5, K1, P2, K2
Row 38: K4, P1, K5, P1, K11, P1, K5, P1, K12, P1, K4
Row 39: K2, P3, K1, P10, K1, P7, K1, P11, K1, P3, K1, P3, K2
Row 40: K5, P1, K3, P1, K10, P1, K8, P1, K10, P1, K5
Row 41: K2, P4, K1, P8, K1, P10, K1, P12, K1, P4, K2
Row 42: K6, P1, K12, P1, K10, P1, K7, P1, K7
Row 43: K2, P6, K1, P4, K3, P10, K1, P11, K1, P5, K2
Row 44: K7, P1, K11, P1, K10, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K9
Row 45: K2, P8, K2, P4, K1, P9, K1, P9, K2, P6, K2
Row 46: K10, P1, K8, P2, K7, P1, K6, P1, K10
Row 47: K2, P7, K1, P8, K1 P4, K2, P2, K1, P4, K3, P9, K2
Row 48: K14, P4, K5, P4, K3, P3, K3, P1, K9
Row 49: K2, P7, K1, P3, K3, P13, K1, P14, K2
Row 50: K16, P1, K4, P3, K6, P3, K2, P1, K10
Row 51: K2, P8, K1, P7, K1, P3, K3, P4, K1, P14, K2
Row 52: K17, P1, K3, P3, K3, P2, K5, P1, K11
Row 53: K2, P10, K5, P2, K1, P7, K1, P16, K2
Row 54: K19, P1, K5, P1, K20
Row 55: K2, P19, K5, P18, K2
Row 56: Knit
Row 57: K2, P42, K2
Row 58: Knit
Row 59: K2, P42, K2
Rows 60-64: Knit

Bind off and weave in the ends.

Free Patterns Posted At Froggiez Place

I just wanted to let everyone know that my friend, Froggie, has posted some free patterns on her site. One is a variation of the Sewing Machine Dishcloth, one awesome Frog Dishcloth (in the picture) and a Tiger Paw. If you'd like to check them out...hey, we all love the freebies!....she can be found here........
http://frogiezplace.blogspot.com/

Thanks Froggie!

Good Chart Gone Bad...Any Guesses?

Okay, I'm willing to bet that you have no clue who this guy is supposed to be. On the chart, it was so obvious but once I got him test knitted...well, he isn't himself anymore. lol I did this as a Christmas gift for a cousin and I am so unhappy with the result but I so don't have the time to re-do him. Maybe when I get all my other gifts finished, I can get back to him and have a go at it but for now...this will have to do. My intention was to post it as a freebie but unless I get some correct guesses and anybody wants this pattern....I think I will hold off on that.

I'm moving on to the next gift but I know this little "hunny" is going to bug me to death. I sure hope I can make time to do this over. Don't you just hate it when this happens!? GRR!

Slippers...Okay, correction...Slipper

I have one of my slippers finished and the other one is OTN. There's not much going on here other than rain so I figured I would go ahead and post a photo of the finished one rather than going AWOL for days again. I would have preferred to use a color other than white but this was on the top of my stash and easiest to get to. The pattern calls for a contrasting color to do a crochet edge and for the strap. I still can't crochet that well and since this was a "test" pair anyway, I just opted out of the edging and did my strap in the same color. I want to do another pair in a darker color and add something on the bottom to make them wearable out doors.

Here's a side view for you. They're really cute and comfortable from what I can tell just wearing the one...lol

Please ignore the PJs, it's what I wear everyday around the house. As long as you're inside, who cares what you wear, right? You got to be comfy when you're knitting.

If anyone wants the link to the pattern again....
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_knitting/article/0,2025,DIY_14141_5466264,00.html

Don't worry, they're easy to knit....you know I wouldn't be doing it if it weren't....come on now. If you can handle double points and K2tog, you can do this one. The only seaming is on the heel.

I also came across another pattern on Ravelry that you should check out. It's definitely an original and I so want to try this one too!! Check out this awesome idea for recycling!!

http://floofle.blogspot.com/2007/04/yay-recycling.html

Too Cute!

Soda Can Cozy....Free Pattern

Soda Can Cozy
©Copyright 2007
Designed by Melanie Thompson

US Size 7 Double Point Needles
100 % Cotton Yarn

Cast on 40 stitches
Place a marker and join…knit one round
*K2, P2 * repeat to end of round
Continue with K2, P2, for about 1 inch (not critical…personal preference)
When you have desired amount of ribbing….knit every round
Continue knitting every round until piece measures about 3 ½ to 3 ¾ inches from cast on edge
Then begin to decrease for the bottom

Round 1: Purl
Round 2: *K8, K2tog* repeat to end (36 stitches)
Round 3: Purl
Round 4: *K7, K2tog* repeat to end (32 stitches)
Round 5: Purl
Round 6: *K6, K2tog* repeat to end (28 stitches)
Round 7: Purl
Round 8: *K5, K2tog* repeat to end (24 stitches)
Round 9: Purl
Round 10: *K4, K2tog* repeat to end (20 stitches)
Round 11: Purl
Round 12: *K3, K2tog* repeat to end (16 stitches)
Round 13: Purl
Round 14: *K2, K2tog* repeat to end (12 stitches)
Round 15: Purl
Round 16: *K1, K2tog* repeat to end (8 stitches)
Round 17: Purl
Cut yarn leaving tail about 4-5 inches long
Pull the tail through the remaining stitches and tug tightly
Secure the tail and weave in the ends

The bottom will have a cone shape…not to worry…this forms to the

shape of the bottom of your soda can You could choose to do

the K2, P2 ribbing the full length of the cozy until

the decreases begin to change it up a bit. Or you could add random

purl rows through out the length of the sides just to vary the

design…have fun and experiment!

Just wanted to add that when these get dirty, just toss them in the wash with towels and they're good to go for more use.

My Soda Can Cozy...Manly Variation

Now my brother-in-law doesn't have to worry about cold hands anymore. This is his manly soda can cozy. I will give it to him tomorrow and hopefully he will like it. I love mine...using it right now as a matter of fact.

This is a terrible photo of the bottom of his can cozy....couldn't seem to get a decent one no matter how many times I tried. Oh well, I hope you get the general idea. The photo of my first one in an earlier post was so much clearer. For anyone who might be interested...my next post will be the free pattern for this soda can cozy. I give you the basic pattern but please feel free to play around with it and change it up a little....make each one a little different just for fun.