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I am moving my blog over to my own site.  I will still post the same great free patterns and tips, just at a "new address".  I sure hope you will go visit and subscribe to the new blog. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can find me here...... &lt;a href="http://www.ragamuffinquilts.net/blog.html"&gt;http://www.ragamuffinquilts.net/blog.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I hope to kick off the new blog with a giveaway, just need to decide what to giveaway. :-)  I'm sure it will be fabric related so stay tuned!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5918816640951425492-8017632303878376936?l=ragamuffinquilts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fMDsMC-ihOk/TIYtNPgu0DI/AAAAAAAALaY/O3Kze-Yibfg/s320/ss_Halloween_throw_op.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514144499287117874" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Halloween Throw Free Pattern - Tunisian Crochet&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Click &lt;a href="http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/ss39s_halloween_throw.pdf"&gt;HERE &lt;/a&gt;for a downloadable PDF pattern copy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;FINISHED MEASUREMENTS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Throw measures approximately 27"/69 cm wide x 36"/92 cm long&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MATERIALS&lt;br /&gt;Caron International's Simply Soft  (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein):&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#9707 Dk Sage (A), 2 skeins&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#9702 Off White (B), 2 skeins&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#9727 Black (D), 2 skeins&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#9703 Bone (E), 1 skein &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Caron International's Simply Soft Brites &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein):&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#9605 Mango (C), 2 skeins &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Caron International's Fabulous (100% nylon; 1.76 oz/50 g, 160 yds/146 m ball): &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#0013 Country Cottage (F), 1 ball &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Caron International's Fling (71% acrylic, 29% polyester; 1.76 oz/50 g, 37 yds/34 m ball): &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#0008 Licorice (G), 1 ball &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Caron International's One Pound (100% acrylic; 16 oz/453.6 g, 812 yds/742 m skein):&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;#0581 Espresso (H), 1 skein&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One Tunisian (Afghan) hook, size US L-11 (8 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One crochet hook, size US K-10 1/2 (6.5 mm).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bobbins (optional) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Row counter (optional) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ruler (for reading Chart) (optional) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;GAUGE &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Tunisian Crochet, 11 sts and 10 rows = 4"/10 cm, using 2 strands of yarn held together&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SPECIAL TECHNIQUE&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Changing Colors: When working Step 1, work to bar before color change is needed, drop old color and insert hook into the next vertical bar, yarn over with new color and draw a loop through the vertical bar; complete row. When working Step 2, take care to pick up new color from under and behind old color.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;STITCHES USED&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chain (ch)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Half double crochet (hdc)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Slip stitch (slip st)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tunisian Crochet/Afghan Stitch (any number of stitches)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Note: Each row of Tunisian Crochet is worked in two steps.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Foundation Row (counts as Step 1)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chain the number of sts indicated in the instructions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Skip the first ch, * insert hook in second ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook); repeat from * across, pulling up a loop in each ch. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Complete Foundation Row by working Step 2 (below). &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 1: With RS facing, working from right to left, pick up the stitches: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Beginning in the second vertical bar of the previous row, * insert hook into the vertical bar, yarn over and draw a loop through the vertical bar (2 loops on hook); repeat from * across, drawing up a loop in each vertical bar. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Step 2: With RS facing, working from left to right, work off the stitches: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yarn over and draw through first loop on hook, * yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * across.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for each row of Tunisian Crochet.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;NOTES&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Use a double strand of each color throughout.&lt;br /&gt;Each square on the Chart represents one stitch. &lt;br /&gt;When working with several colors at once, cut an approximately 5 yard length of each color and let the ends hang freely on the back, or wind yarn on bobbins.&lt;br /&gt;When changing colors, while working from Chart, always bring the new color under the working color to avoid leaving a hole. Do not carry yarn for more than 7 stitches.&lt;br /&gt;The half double crochet edging is worked with the smaller hook and a double strand of yarn.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5918816640951425492-1195987990636511089?l=ragamuffinquilts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fMDsMC-ihOk/TH-nMR4lP_I/AAAAAAAALX8/FZce7qq6JyQ/s320/Q6_beret_op.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512308298325770226" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knit Cabled Beret Pattern designed by Marilyn Losee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Click &lt;a href="http://www.caron.com/projects/q/q_Q6_beret.pdf"&gt;HERE &lt;/a&gt;for a printer friendly PDF copy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SIZES &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One size&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;FINISHED MEASUREMENTS &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Beret measures approximately 22" in circumference by 8" tall &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MATERIALS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Caron International's Simply Soft Quick (100% acrylic; 3 oz/85 g, 50 yds/46 m skein): 2 skeins&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shown in: #0016 Black&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One circular needle size US 9 (5.5 mm), 16 or 24" long&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One circular needle size US 11 (8 mm), 16 or 24" long, or size to obtain gauge &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One set of double pointed needles (dpn) size US 11 (8 mm)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cable needle &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stitch marker &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yarn Needle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Row counter (optional) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;GAUGE &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Stockinette stitch, 10 sts and 15 rows = 4"/10 cm, using larger needle &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;ABBREVIATIONS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;C4B: Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle, hold to back, k2, k2 from cable needle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;C4F: Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle, hold to front, k2, k2 from cable needle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;k2tog (decrease): Knit 2 sts together through the front loops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;M1: Make 1 (increase) – Lift strand between needles to LH needle and work strand through the back loop, twisting it to prevent a hole. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;STITCHES USED&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stockinette stitch (St st): Knit every round.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1 x 1 rib (multiple of 2 sts)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 1: * K1, p1; repeat from * around.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Repeat Row 2 for 1 x 1 rib.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cable Pattern (multiple of 8 sts + 1)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rnds 1 and 2: Knit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 3: K1, * C4F, k4; repeat from * around.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rounds 4 – 6: Knit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 7: * C4B, k4; repeat from * around to last st, k1.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 8: Knit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Repeat Rounds 1 – 8 for Cable pattern.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;NOTES &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Beret may be made larger or smaller by changing needle sizes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;HELPFUL &lt;br /&gt;Place a marker (pm) at beginning of round, and move up each round.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BERET&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Using smaller needle, loosely cast on 52 sts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Join, being careful not to twist sts; pm for beginning of round.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Begin St st; work even for 4 rounds. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Change to 1 x 1 rib; work even for 6 rounds.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shape Brim&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Increase 21 sts around as follows: [K2, M1] 21 times, knit to end of round—73 sts. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Change to larger needle; knit 1 round, increasing 8 sts evenly around—81 sts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Establish Pattern&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Begin Cable patt; work Rounds 3 – 8 once, Rounds 1 – 8 once.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shape Crown&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Note: Change to double pointed needles on Round 7, or as needed. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rounds 1, 2 and all even numbered rounds: Knit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 3: K1, * C4F, k1, k2tog, k1; repeat from * around—71 sts remain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 5: * K5, k2tog; repeat from * around to last st, k1—61 sts remain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 7: * K1, k2tog; repeat from * around to last st, k1—41 sts remain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 9: * k2tog; repeat from * around to last st, k1—21 sts remain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 11: Repeat Round 9—11 sts remain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Round 12: Repeat Round 2.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cut yarn, leaving an 18" tail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;FINISHING&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thread yarn needle with tail, run tail through remaining sts; pull to gather top and fasten off securely.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Using yarn needle, weave in ends.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5918816640951425492-5086685838051021314?l=ragamuffinquilts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fMDsMC-ihOk/TH-mJcXRyvI/AAAAAAAALX0/xjbM7CXQt4M/s320/sss_hooded_vest_op.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512307150087637746" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Knit Cropped Hoodie Vest designed by Marilyn Losee &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Made with Simply Soft Shadows&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Click &lt;a href="http://www.caron.com/projects/shadows/sss_hooded_vest.pdf"&gt;HERE &lt;/a&gt;for a printer friendly PDF copy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SIZES &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bust 36 (40 1/2, 45, 48, 52 1/4)"/91.5 (102.5, 114, 122, 132.5) cm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Length 20 (20 1/2, 21, 22, 23)" /51 (52, 53.5, 56, 58.5) cm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MATERIALS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Caron International's Simply Soft Shadows &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(100% acrylic; 3 oz/85g, 150 yds/137m ball): 18 (21, 24, 24, 27) oz&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shown in: #0004 Autumn &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Note: Yarn is used double throughout. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One circular needle size 11 (8 mm), 24 - 36"/60 – 90 cm long, or size to obtain gauge&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One each circular needle size US 10 (6 mm), 16 and 24 – 36 "/40 and 60 – 90 cm long, or size to obtain gauge&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Note: Circular needles are used to accommodate large number of sts; work back and forth in rows; optional instructions are given for working the armhole edging in-the-round on the shorter needle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stitch markers &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stitch holders or waste yarn&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yarn needle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jacket zipper – approximately 16 (16, 17, 18, 19)"/40.5 (40.5, 43, 46, 48) cm long, in color to match yarn&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Row counter (optional)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Additional needle, size 11 (8 mm), if working the optional 3-Needle Bind-Off on Hood (optional) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Decorative zipper pull (optional)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SPECIAL TECHNIQUE&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3-Needle Bind Off (Optional joining method for top of Hood) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Place the stitches of the pieces to be joined on separate needles, (or each end of circular needle), held one behind the other with right-sides facing each other, in left hand; with a third needle, (the same size or 1 size larger than used for knitting the pieces), k2tog [1 from the front needle, 1 from the back needle—1 stitch on right-hand needle], *K2tog [2 stitches on right-hand needle], bind off 1 stitch in usual manner; repeat from * to end.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;GAUGE &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Stockinette stitch, 11 sts and 16 rows = 4"/10 cm, using larger needle and 2 strands of yarn held together  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;STITCHES USED&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stockinette stitch (St st): Knit on RS, purl on WS.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Row/Round 1 (RS): * K1, p1; repeat from * across.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Row/Round 2: Knit the purl sts and purl the knit sts as they face you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Repeat Row/Round 2 for Seed st.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;NOTES&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Vest is worked in one piece to underarm, including Seed st Front bands, then divided into Back and 2 Fronts; Seed st bands continue to the Neck edge.&lt;br /&gt;Hood is picked up around neck shaping and from sts on holders (Front bands and Back neck), then worked up to the top; optional instructions are given for joining the top with 3-Needle Bind-Off.&lt;br /&gt;Yarn is used doubled throughout.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BACK&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Using smaller circular needle and 2 strands of yarn, cast on 100 (112, 124, 132, 144) sts. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(RS) Begin Seed st; work even for 6 rows, end with a WS row. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Change to larger circular needle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Establish Pattern: (RS) Work 6 sts in Seed st as established (right Front band), pm; k19 (22, 25, 27, 30) for right Front, pm for side 'seam'; k50 (56, 62, 66, 72) for Back, pm for side 'seam'; k19 (22, 25, 27, 30) for left Front, pm; work remaining 6 sts in Seed st as established (left Front band). Cont as established, working 6 sts each side in Seed st for Front bands, remaining sts in St st; work even until piece measures 11 (11, 11 1/2, 12, 12 1/2)" from beginning, or desired length to underarm, end with a WS row.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dividing Row &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(RS) Cont in patt as established, work across right Front * to 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts before side 'seam' marker; bind off 6 (6, 8, 8, 10) sts for underarm *; work across Back, repeating from * to * for underarm; work to end in patt—22 (25, 27, 29, 31) sts rem each Front, including Front bands; 44 (50, 54, 58, 62) sts remain for Back. Place Back and right Front sts on holders.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LEFT FRONT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(WS) Working on left Front sts only, work 1 row even, maintaining Front band sts in Seed st. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shape Armhole &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(RS) At armhole edge, bind off 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) sts every other row once, then 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts once—19 (21, 22, 23, 24) sts remain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Work even until armhole measures 6 (6 1/2, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2)" from dividing row, end with a WS row. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shape Neck &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(RS) Work across to Front band marker, turn; place band sts on holder—13 (15, 16, 17, 18) sts rem. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(WS) Beginning this row, at neck edge, dec 1 st every row 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) times, every other row 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) times—10 (11, 12, 12, 13) sts remain for shoulder. Work even until armhole measures 8 (8 1/2, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2" from dividing row, end with a WS row. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shape Shoulder &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(RS) At armhole edge, bind off 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts—5 (5, 6, 6, 6) sts remain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Work 1 row even. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bind off remaining sts. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;RIGHT FRONT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With WS facing, place sts from holder on needle, ready to work a WS row; join double stand of yarn at underarm.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(WS) Beginning this row, work as for left Front, reversing shaping by working armhole and shoulder shaping at beginning of WS rows, neck shaping at beginning of RS rows. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BACK&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With WS facing, place sts from holder on needle, ready to work a WS row; join double stand of yarn at underarm—44 (50, 54, 58, 62) sts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(WS) Work 1 row even.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shape Armholes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(RS) Bind off 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) sts at beginning of next 2 rows, then 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts at beginning of next 2 rows—38 (42, 44, 46, 48) sts remain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Work even until armhole measures 8 (8 1/2, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2" from dividing row, end with a WS row. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shape Shoulder &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(RS) Bind off 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts at beginning of next 2 rows, then 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) sts at beginning of next 2 rows—18 (20, 20, 22, 22) sts remain for Back neck; place sts on holder.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;HOOD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sew shoulder seams.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With RS facing, using larger needle, beginning at right Front neck edge, join double stand of yarn; work 6 sts from holder in Seed st; pick up and knit 42 (44, 44, 46, 46) sts evenly around neck shaping, including sts on holder across to left Front band; work 6 sts in Seed st from holder—54 (56, 56, 58, 58) sts. Cont as established, working 6 sts each side in Seed st, remaining sts in St st, work even for 3 rows, end with a WS row.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shape Hood&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(RS) * Work 6 sts in Seed st; knit across center 42 (44, 44, 46, 46) sts, inc 4 sts evenly across; work 6 sts in Seed st.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Work 3 rows even in patt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Repeat from * twice—66 (68, 68, 70, 70) sts. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Work even until piece measures 12 1/2" from pick-up row, end with a WS row.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shape Hood Top&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(RS) * Cont in pattern, dec 4 sts evenly across center sts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Work 3 rows even.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Repeat from * once, end after working 3 rows even—58 (60, 60, 62, 62) sts. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bind off all sts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fold Hood in half, with RS's facing. Sew seam.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Optional Join&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Do not bind off sts. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fold Hood in half, with RS's facing. Join seam using 3-Needle Bind-Off (see Special Techniques).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;FINISHING&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Block to measurements, if necessary.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Armhole Edging&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Note: Armhole edging may be worked in-the round, using shorter circular needle, or back and forth in rows.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With RS facing, using smaller, shorter circular needle, beginning at underarm, pick up and knit 45 (47, 47, 51, 55) sts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Begin Seed st; work even for 6 rows/rounds.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bind off all sts loosely in patt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sew armband seams, if worked back and forth in rows.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Using yarn needle, weave in ends. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Baste zipper in place at center Front, leaving lower Seed st edge free and stopping approx 1" from beginning of neck shaping. 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I am among the next generation of women in my family all dreading to hear the news that we have the big "c" - breast cancer.  We are all 40 and younger yet several of us have already had a scare or two of our own. We are young mothers, wives, sisters, aunts, friends with uncertain futures ahead of us.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I know breast cancer awareness is made very public and there are lots of fundraisers for research yet we still can't find a cure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My first step this year is to participate in the &lt;a href="http://scmountainstomidlands.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/GNV_SCMountainstoMidlandsAffiliate?px=3824730&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=1792"&gt;SC Mountains to Midlands Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure &lt;/a&gt;race being held on Saturday, Sept. 25.  This is where you can help. If you are in the Greenville or Upstate SC area and want to join my team, we'd love to have you walk with us.  If you can't participate but can donate, we'd love that assistance too. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Remember, breast cancer is NOT just a woman's disease. Men get breast cancer too!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Click &lt;a href="http://scmountainstomidlands.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/GNV_SCMountainstoMidlandsAffiliate?px=3824730&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=1792"&gt;HERE &lt;/a&gt;to join my team or to donate funds.  Ironically, the race is being held at Fluor Field (our local baseball stadium) and our team name is &lt;a href="http://scmountainstomidlands.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/GNV_SCMountainstoMidlandsAffiliate?pg=team&amp;fr_id=1792&amp;team_id=141681"&gt;Saving Second Base&lt;/a&gt;.  Why not have a little humor while helping out such a serious cause. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanks a bunch for your generosity!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5918816640951425492-8769694171253499377?l=ragamuffinquilts.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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