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This is the afghan that we did in loving memory of our friend and fellow knitter, Kendall Atkinson. Kendall lost her battle with Fanconi's Anemia in 2005.

We made this afghan in 2005 to support and comfort children that visit Sungate Kids, a local organization to help kids through sexual abuse. It's a wonderful team of people dedicated to making a difference in the life of a child - check it out at www.sungatekids.org

Fall Hats 2008
Kaps For Kendall
BERRY (advanced beginner)
One ball of dk weight cotton (A) or other smooth yarn; one ball of tweed or other multi (B)
Size 6 needles (straight or circular); About 78 beads
Gauge 22 sts to 4"
NOTE: PB - place bead - with yarn in front, slip bead to front of work, slip 1 pwise, take yarn to back of work. The bead will now be sitting in front of the slipped stitch.
NOTE: psso - pass slipped stitch over.
Using B Cast on 106 sts. Cut yarn and change to A
Row 1: (RS) k1, (slip 1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog) to last st, k1 (90 sts).
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: k1, (slip 1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog) to last st, k1. (74 sts).
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: k1, *slip 1, k1, psso, yo, (k1, yo) 5 times, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1 (106) sts.
Row 6: knit.
Repeat rows 1-6 once more ending with a WS row. Cut yarn change to B.
Row 13: Knit
Row 14: Purl. Cut yarn. String beads onto yarn A with wire or bead needle and add A.
Row 15: Knit
Row 16: Purl
Row 17: K1, PB, (k3, PB) to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 18: Purl
Row 19: (k3, PB) to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 20: Purl
Row 21: K1, PB, (k3, PB) to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 22: Purl. Cut yarn A and change to B.
Continue in st st until hat measures 7" from cast on edge, ending with a WS row.
Next row: k1, (k2tog, k5) to end (91 sts).
Next Row: Purl
Next row: k1, (k2tog, k4) to end (76 sts).
Next Row: Purl
Next row: k1 (k2tog, k3) to end. (61 sts)
Next Row: Purl
Next row: k1, (k2tog, k2) to end. (46 sts)
Next Row: Purl
Next row: k1 (k2tog, k1) to end (31 sts)
Next Row: Purl
Next row: k1, (k2tog) to end (16 sts)
Thread yarn through remaining sts and pull together. Sew seam.

FUCHSIA (easy)

One ball of dk weight yarn (A); one ball of contrasting color (B) If you are using random yarns, use the thinner one for yarn B

Size 6 needles (straight or circular)

Gauge 22 sts to 4"

Cast on 106 sts Using B.

Row 1: (RS) (k1, p1) to end.

Row 2: (p1, k1) to end.

Repeat these 2 rows 3 more times. Cut B and add A.

Work in st st until piece measures 6-7 inches, depending on size desired.

Next row: k1, (k2tog, k5) to end (91 sts).

Next Row: Purl

Next row: k1, (k2tog, k4) to end (76 sts).

Next Row: Purl

Next row: k1 (k2tog, k3) to end. (61 sts)

Next Row: Purl

Next row: k1, (k2tog, k2) to end. (46 sts)

Next Row: Purl

Next row: k1 (k2tog, k1) to end (31 sts)

Next Row: Purl

Next row: k1, (k2tog) to end (16 sts)

Thread yarn through remaining sts and pull together. Sew seam.

Flower:

Cast on 93 sts using B. Cut yarn and change to A.

Row 1: k1, (k2, lift first of these sts over second) to end. (47 sts).

Row 2: p1, (p2tog) to end (24 sts).

Row 3: knit

Row 4: purl

Thread sts through remaining sts and pull together - twist into flower shape and sew to secure).

BULKY STRIPES (easy)

Bulky yarn in different colors (120 yds total) or worsted weight doubled (240) you can mix and match

Size 10.5 needle 16" and dpns

Child’s small, Child’s medium, Adult

Gauge 12 sts to 4"

Loosely cast on 52 (54, 58) sts. Join to work in round. Knit 10 (12, 15) rounds. Don’t cut main color, but switch to next color for stripe and work stripe as follows: knit 1 round; purl 1 round. Cut contrasting color. Knit 5 (6, 6) rounds main color (or some other color if desired). Drop this color and add stripe color and add another 2 round stripe as before. Add as many stripes as you like, switching colors if desired - it’s a cool look if the stripe color always stays the same and the back ground either stays the same or changes colors. Knit a total of 30 (32, 35) rounds before decreasing. Switch to dpns when you need to.

Decrease row 1: *k5, k2tog; repeat to last 3 (5, 2) sts and knit them. Knit 1 round

Next dec row: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. Knit 1 round.

Next dec row: * k3, k2tog; repeat from * to end. Knit 1 round.

Next dec row: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * to end. Knit 1 round.

Next dec row: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * to end. Knit 1 round.

Next dec row: *k2tog; repeat from * to end. Cut yarn and weave through sts

The Atkinsons at Stitch N Pitch, 2008

Grant and I are decorating City Park with the Botanic Gardens.