Thursday, August 2, 2012

Short Stripey Gloves





Materials needed per glove:
30yrds CC worsted
80 yrds MC worsted
size 6 needles or size to get gauge
1 button
tapestry needle

Gauge of 8 rows and 6 stitches over 1 inch

With MC cast on 30 stitches
K 3 Rows of K2/P2 ribbing in MC
K 2 rows CC
K 4 rows MC

K 2 rows CC
K 4 rows MC
K 2 rows CC
K 4 rows MC 
K 2 Rows CC
K 3 rows of K2/P2 ribbing  in MC
Bind off in MC

Sew up side, leaving space for thumb.
Attach button.

Doll Messenger Bag or Coin Purse

This can either be a doll's messenger bag, in cases of smaller dolls, or a handbag for the larger dolls, or you can use it yourself for a coin purse.
You will need:
Size 5 needles
Tapestry needle
Optional Button 
5 yards CC, worsted weight yarn
40 yards MC, worsted weight yarn
Gauge in unimportant, once it's tight enough that nothing can slide through the stitches.
Cast on 30 stitches in MC.
Knit 2 rows MC
Knit 2 rows CC
Knit 2 rows MC
Knit 2 rows CC
Knit 2 rows MC
Knit 2 rows CC
Knit 2 rows MC
Knit 2 rows CC
Knit 2 rows MC
Bind off in MC
Fold up into quarters. the lower 3/4 become the bag's pocket. 
The top quarter is the flap. Sew into place, and sew on button if desired