| For the Kids | ||
| by Sorcha inghean Airt | ||
| Let's Knit | ||
| Lion Brand's website offers the best illustrated instructions for learning to knit out there. You can access their instructions here. Once you have learned to knit you can create so many neat period items. One item I found on Lion's site is the  Beautiful Ballerina Snood (Bun Cover). Items Needed: Lion Glitterspun Yarn: Gold 1 ball Note: Very small quantity used; image also shows Sapphire Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm], Size 10 [6 mm], Size 19 [15 mm] Large-Eye Blunt Needles Additional Materials: 24 inches [62 cm ] 1½ inch [3.75 cm] ribbon of your choice. Note that textured ribbons (as opposed to satin) will stay tied better. We liked how a light, organza-type ribbon looked the best and it stayed tied very well. If you are using grosgrain ribbon, you may want to try 1-inch (2.5 cm) or even ¾-inch (2 cm) ribbon. Skill Level: Beginner Size: One Size Approximately 6 inches [16 cm] in diameter when not tied. Published in: By Kids, For Kids Gauge: 18 sts + 26 rows = 4" (10cm) on size 8 (5mm) needles BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. Notes:This snood will easily cover an average amount of hair, if your hair hangs to the middle of your back. If your hair is extremely thick or if it is longer, knit an extra row with the size 19 needles for a total of 9 rows. Instructions: SNOOD/BUN COVER With smallest needles, cast on 12 stitches Row 1 Knit into the front and back of each st (kfb) across - 24 sts Row 2 Kfb across - 48 sts Row 3 Change to size 10 needles, knit Row 4 Change to size 19 needles, knit Row 5-6 knit Row 7 Change to size 10 needles, knit Row 8 knit. Bind off all stitches, leaving 6 inch [16 cm] tail FINISHING Thread the yarn end into the large-eyed, blunt needle. Sew ends together, weave in ends. Thread the ribbon into the large-eyed, blunt needle (it may be necessary to fold it.) Thread the ribbon through the row knit with the size 19 needles that is closest to the outside edge of the snood. Pull the ribbon so that it is evenly distributed through the edge of the cover. To wear, put your hair into a ponytail and wrap into a bun. Place the snood/bun cover over it, pull the ribbon tight and tie into a bow. Secure with bobby pins as needed. |
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