Granny Square Scarf

Yet another scarf.

Told you I was in a scarf mode.

This one is a present for my 12 year old niece.

Make 14 (or more if you want a longer scarf) granny squares using variations of 3 different colours.

Using a fluffy yarn, join squares with a row of single crochet.

Finish ends.

Using the fluffy yarn, single crochet all the way around the outside of the scarf.  Finish ends.

Pattern for granny squares -

Using 8 ply yarn and size 6 crochet hook,

Ch. 6, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1 - Ch. 3, 2 dc, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3) 3 times, sl st to join to the 3rd chain stitch from foundation loop.

Round 2 - Work 3 sl sts so that your crochet hook is adjacent to the space formed by the closest set of chain sts. Ch 3, 2 dc in space, ch 3 to form corner, 3 dc in same space, ch 3, (3 dc in next space, ch 3 to form corner, 3 dc in same space, ch 3) 3 times, sl st to join to the 3rd chain stitch you crocheted at the beginning of the round.

Round 3 - Work 3 sl sts so that your crochet hook is adjacent to the space formed by the closest set of chain sts. Ch 3, 2 dc in space, ch 3 to form corner, 3 dc in same space, ch 3, (3 dc in next space, ch 3, 3 dc in next space, ch 3 to form corner, 3 dc in same space, ch 3) 3 times, 3 dc in next space, ch 3, sl st to join to the 3rd chain stitch you crocheted at the beginning of the round.

Knitted Scarves

I'm going through a scarf phase at the moment.

I am loving the different types of gorgeous yarns around so I buy balls and wonder what to do with them.

So far, I keep turning them into scarves!

Shame it's not really cold enough here to wear them.

So, grab a fancy ball of wool/yarn.

Garb a set of large knitting needles, size 5mm - 7mm.

And knit away until the ball is finished!

Here are some I've done so far...

Bobbly Scarf

I picked up a couple of balls of Ping Pong yarn from Big W yesterday to make a scarf.  I'd never knitted with it before so it took a little while to get used to the bobbly bits.

I wasn't expecting it, but I started and finished it yesterday!

You need -

2 balls Ping Pong yarn
6mm knitting needles
To make -

Cast on 6 stitches
Knit until you finish both balls
Cast off
Finish off ends

Can't get any easier than that!!

This blue one is knitted on 5 stitches which makes it slightly thinner and longer.

Sleeping Bags/Sleeping Sacks/Snuggle Sacks/Snuggies

When my boy was too big for the sleeping bags with sleeves (which I LOVE) yet still too little to pull up his blankets when he woke up cold, I decided to make him a sleeping bag.  Little did I know it would become one of his favourite things. He is almost five and practically lives in it (day & night) in the cooler months.

Today I made one for his little sister who is almost two and I thought I would share the idea because it is so quick and easy and cosy and comfy and practical...perfect!

Start with a polar fleece blanket, single bed size.
Bring the short sides together and sew in the longest zip you can find leaving a small opening at the top.  Sew a seam the rest of the way down to the bottom.
Sew across the bottom and the top, leaving a hole with plenty of head room.
I cut armholes and blanket stitched the edges for my boy's so he could sleep in it at night and put his arms out to undo the zip in the morning.  But he never uses the armholes, he puts his arms out from the top, so I didn't bother putting holes in my little girl's.  I still may at a later date if she needs or wants them.
I finished them off with iron-on motifs.

After all the rough play my boy gave his sleeping bag, when it started coming apart at the top and bottom I used crochet cotton to blanket stitch over the machine stitching.  Now it should last awhile longer, until he grows out of it at least.  Then I'm thinking I may open the bottom and sew some extra length in a contrasting colour, if he can't bear to part with it!

PS And here's another I made for my niece's birthday present.  As she will be 8 I sewed the long ends together and inserted a zip to give extra length.  It's a little narrower but it is still snug and cosy!!  I want to make one for myself now!

PPS And another one for another niece.  This one is all hand sewn.