[Nfb-krafters-korner] knitted preemie fruit orchard hat

Wed Mar 14 08:02:09 UTC 2012

Joyce,

This sounds so cute.  I've been wanting to learn how to knit using double 
pointed needles so I'd be interested.  I'd prefer a Friday night and it 
would be great if you could teach it at 9:00 Eastern time because it's 6:00 
Pacific time.  Thanks for offering to teach this class.

Regards,

Denise
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From: Blindhands at aol.com
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitted preemie fruit orchard hat

How about if I teach a class on doing this hat?  We can then make a  few
fruity hats for the Preemie  Project.  This is very similar as the  hat I
taught a few years back for adults using the size hmmm was it 11 or 13 
double
pointed needles.  I want to do the pumpkin with the curly  things.  I can
teach it on a Tuesday or Friday night [any  preferences?]  I can also begin 
the
class at 9 PM if you would like, but  let me know for time preference.

You need to know how to knit, but I will teach you how to use double
pointed needles or a small circular  needle.  It can be done with the  magic 
loop
method, but I won't teach that.

I need your thoughts on this and how many would be interested ASAP.

PS.  This will take 3 classes and each class will be no longer then an
hour, especially if I begin the class at 9 pm Eastern time.

Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
Blindhands at AOL.com

In a message dated 3/12/2012 9:19:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
flowersandherbs at gmail.com writes:

hi all,

I sure would like to make this on a  loom. it sounds so adorable!  But I
believe it is beyond my skill to  figure out.

Anyhow, I thought I’d post this pattern I saw on  another list, in case
anyone who can knit with needles might like to try  this for the Preemie
project.

Carolyn, who just joined are list is  the one who found this  pattern.

Cathy

Becky’s Preemie Fruit Orchard  Hat
copyright
Becky
2005
becky's baby hat
Materials:
Size 5  double point needles (I like the flex ones by: Bryspun  called
Bry-Flex)
Baby Yarn in fruit color of choice: Lemon Yellow (I  like to use TLC Baby or
Red
Heart Soft Baby)
Worsted Weight  Brown/Green (Caron Simply Soft or TLC work great)
Special Notes:
This is  for a preemie size hat, 11 inches in circumference. I will  give
directions
for the Lemon Hat.
With the TLC or Red Heart baby  sport weight yarn you can get about 12-15
hats/skein.
You will need  yellow, lime green and brown for the lemon, you can get the
sky blue
to  make a blueberry hat and for apple/pumpkin/squash hats you will need to
use  a
worsted weight or sport weight yarn (if using worsted weight yarn or  sport
weight
only cast on 14 sts/needle).
I have a preference for the  Caron Simply Soft and TLC.
I can make one hat from start to finish in just  under an hour and a half.
Directions:
On size 5 dpn’s using baby sport  weight yarn cast on 54 stitches (dividing
up into
18  sts/needle).
Work in knit (stockingette is automatic on dpn’s) stitch for  approximately
4
inches.
Begin decreasing for the crown as follows:
K  7, k 2 tog
K 6, k 2 tog
K 5, k 2 tog
K 4, k 2 tog
K 3, k 2  tog
K 2, k 2 tog
K 1, k 2 tog
To Make Stem:
Switch to brown yarn  for the next decrease row (you should have 4 sts on
each needle
for a  total of 12 sts now).
Be sure to wrap your yarns or even tie a knot on the  underside to secure at
this
point.
K 2 tog all the way around then  transfer all 6 sts to one dpn.
Begin working in an I cord for the next 1 ¼  inches.
To do this simply knit the first row as normal, then slide the sts  from the
left
to the right side of the dpn and and knit the next row,  then slide the sts
back to
the right again, and keep repeating.
The  trick is to NOT turn your work, keep sliding until your stem is the
desired  length
then cut a 6-12 inch tail, thread with a tapestry needle, give the  end a
couple of
tugs to even out the I cord then pull needle through all  6 sts, poke needle
through
stem and secure loose ends on underside of  hat.
To make Leaves:
With green and size G crochet hook, chain 8, slip  st in 2nd
st from hook, sc next st, hdc in next st, dc once in each of next  3 st, ch
2
and
slip st in beginning chain.
Turn and working in unused  loops of base row, ch 2, dc in first 3 sts, hdc
in next
st, sc in next  st, slip in end of first row.
Make as many leaves as desired.
With same  color yarn as leaves securely sew where desired, tuck in  ends
underneath
and hat is complete.
To make Pumpkin Spirals:
With  green and size G crochet hook, chain 15, 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook,
3
sc  in
all remaining chains, finish off.
You should have about a 2 ½ - 3  inch spiral.
I make 2 for preemie hats and 4 for full term hats (1-2 for  each side), you
could
do any number that appeals to you.
I just take  the long strings from the beginning and end and pull  them
underneath
with the hook and tie in square knots and cut about ¼  inch above the knot
to
finish.
You could also sew in the ends.
I  donate my hats to the Sacred Heart Hospital NICU in Pensacola, FL.  This
pattern
was inspired by several out there, but this is one I had to  adapt and
figure
out
by myself to make preemie sized. Try to donate some  to charity if you have
the chance.
fruit hat
pumpkin  hat

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