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Second earflap: Work same as first earflap but leave sts on needle at end of last row. Joining row: Work across sts of second earflap already on needle, then with backwards loop method, cast on 20 sts (for front of hat). Knit 1 round, placing a marker at center back point (there should be 7 sts on each side of marker at back of hat between earflaps). Work in stockinette stitch (knit every round) for remainder of hat. Begin decreases (note: change to dpn when stitches no longer fit comfortably on the circular needle): Knit 3 rnds. Newly Added Free Knitting Patterns.
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We'll start with a few single color wool felt beads just now. Pull off piece of wool fiber and fluff it or tease it apart with your fingers.Push the fiber into a wad that that you can hold in one hand orlayer the fiberthen roll it up gently - shorter lengths are easier to manage.Wet your hands with warm water one by one, then begin to roll thefiber back and forth between your hands to form a rope. What could be easier? You could try makingfelted snakes now too. Find out how to make larger flat pieces of felt by hand. Have you tried felting wool in your washing machine? Winter Patterns. Bev's Winter Gearfor ALLFree patterns for hats, mittens, scarves, socks, sweaters, shawls and more! Search Bev's Country Cottage coding: (C)= crochet (K)= knit (MK) Machine knit (S)=sewing (L) Round knitting loom BEV's Personal Winter Patterns AfghansHatsHeadbandsLegwarmers ~ arm/wrist warmers Mittens/Gloves/wristwarmersPrayer Shawls and PonchosScarves/nose warmers Sewing patterns SweatersSlippers Socks USA Troops patternsBev's 'How to make a TWISTY FRINGE!
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