Show and Tell Friday

Have you made a preemie cap yet for our Yarn Bowl Challenge? We have about 7 weeks left to make them. I wanted to share this pattern with you for a cap that Nonie brought by. Isn't it cute?



Double Moss Stitch Preemie Cap (knit in the round)

Using DK weight yarn and size 6 needles, cast on 48 sts. (or use fingering weight yarn and size 2 needles, casting on 72 stitches)

K1, P1 for 1 inch.
Knit 1 round.

Change to different color yarn if desired.

Double Moss Stitch pattern:
Round 1: *K1, P1*, repeat around
Round 2: *K1, P1*, repeat around
Round 3: *P1, K1*, repeat around
Round 4: *P1, K1*, repeat around

Repeat these 4 rounds until you have about 3 ½” total.

Knit 2 rows.
Change back to original colored yarn if desired.

Shape Crown:
Round 1: *K4, k2t*, repeat around
Round 2: *K3, k2t*, repeat around
Round 3: *K2, k2t*, repeat around
Round 4: *K1, k2t*, repeat around
Round 5: k2t around (if using 9” circular needles, skip this round)
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread tail through remaining stitches and fasten off securely. (If skipping round 5, move 2 stitches to tapestry needle and bind off a stitch. Continue moving over 2 stitches and binding off a stitch until all stitches are on tapestry needle.) Weave in the ends.

You can, of course, made the preemie caps in any pattern you wish. Thanks, Nonie, for sharing this one with us.



I also have to share with you Lynn's Adult Surprise Jacket. She did a wonderful job of picking out yarns that go together. And the buttons she chose were the finishing touch. Great job, Lynn!



And Pam brought in a cardigan that she made out of Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece. Here's another example where choosing the right button will just make the garment perfect. Love it, Pam!



And Pat brought in her shawl that she made out of Schaefer Anne yarn. She appliqued leaves on the edge. It is sooo pretty. And what a great idea to give this shawl just the right finishing touch as well. Very creative, Pat!

















Don't we have creative knitters here at The Yarn Haven?!? Be sure to bring in your finished items and I'll put them on the blog.