Everyone seems to rave on and on about the elliptical exercise machine. I have tried one when I was going to the gym, and couldn't get the hang of it. We have had to let our gym membership go, so I have been having to do other things to keep in shape. I tried the machine out again at my mother inlaws and really liked it. I am wondering if when I tried it at the gym the reason I couldn't get the hang of it, because I was babying my shin, as I had shin splint issues. I am going to try to incorporate this workout when we go to the inlaws on Sundays.
Its getting harder and harder for me to do cross stitch projects as I am having a hard time seeing the directions, as it is such a tiny print. I have been looking at some low vision aids to see if they might help me out a bit. I would really like to continue on some of the projects I have set on the back burner. I am thinking I might want to get this one:
The 2x Magnifying Floor Lamp. I like that it is a lamp and a magnifying glass. It has a dual gooseneck, so you can position the lamp right where you need it.
It will come in handy not only for my cross stitching, but for several of my other crafts I do!
Trent's birthday is coming up soon, so I have him looking at games for the playstation and his DS. He has it narrowed down to a couple, so we shall see what we can do for him. We have a few other birthdays this month as well, so I need to have them give us some ideas as well. I am back in the process of saving up for as Wii, so games for this will be on our list as well in the near future as well!
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I am thinking of making these as soon as I finish up the baby blanket I am making.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
SIZE: 24 months (2 yrs), Child 3, Child 5-6
Approximately 2-3 years (4 years, 5 years)
Foot length can be adjusted.
Note Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
Knit Child's Elephant Socks
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
22 sts + 28 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette st worked in the round (knit every round).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
SW (slip and wrap) Bring yarn to front, slip next st, turn, wrap yarn around slip st and slip same st back onto right hand needle. On next row, work wrapped st by picking up wrap and working together with st on left hand needle.
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog.
K1, p1 Rib (even number of sts)
Round 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Repeat Round 1 for Rib patternGrafting Hold 2 needles parallel with WS of work together. Thread a large-eyed blunt needle with yarn end and work as follows: Insert needle as if to purl into first stitch on front piece. Insert needle as if to knit into first stitch on back piece. Then follow steps 1-4 as outlined below. 1) insert needle as if to knit through first st on front needle and let the st drop from needle. 2) Insert needle into 2nd st on front needle as if to purl and pull the yarn through, leaving st on the needle. 3) Insert needle into first st on back needle as if to purl and let it drop from the needle, then 4) insert it as if to knit through 2nd st on back needle and pull the yarn through, leaving st on needle. Repeat 1-4 until all sts are gone. When finished, adjust tension as necessary. Weave in ends.
SOCK
With A, cast on 32 (36, 40) sts. Divide evenly onto double pointed needles. Join, taking care not to twist sts and place marker (pm) for beginning of round.
Work in k1, p1 rib for 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Change to B. Work in St st until piece measures 3 1/2 (4, 4 1/2) in. (9 (10, 11.5 cm) from beg.
Shape Heel
K15 (17, 19) sts for heel, leave remaining sts unworked. Work back and forth in short rows for heel shaping.
Row 1 (WS): P14 (16, 18), SW next st, turn.
Row 2: K13 (15, 17) sts, SW next st, turn.
Repeat last 2 rows with 1 less st before SW until 8 sts remain.
Next Row (RS): K8, knit wrapped st, SW. turn.
Next Row: P9, purl wrapped st, SW, turn.
Repeat last 2 rows adding 1 more st each row until 15 (17, 19) sts have been worked.
Foot
Resume working in St st on all sts until foot measures 3 1/2 (4, 4 1/2) in. (9 (10, 11.5 cm) or desired length less about 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm), end last rnd 7 (8, 9) sts before beg of rnd marker. Move end of rnd marker to this point.
Shape Toe
Next Rnd: K8 (9, 10), pm for first marker, k16 (18, 20), pm for second marker, k8 (9, 10).
Next Rnd: K to last 3 sts before first marker, k2tog, k1, sl marker, k 1, ssk, k to 3 sts before second marker, k2tog, k1, sl marker, k1, ssk, k to end of rnd marker.
Next Rnd: Knit.
Repeat last 2 rnds until 8 sts remain. Divide sts onto 2 needles and graft sts together.
Ears (make 4)
With B, cast on 5 (6, 7) sts. Work in garter st (k every row), inc 1 st at each end every other row 3 times, every 4th row twice. Knit 3 rows.
Next Row: With B, k 5 (6, 7) sts, join C and k5 (6, 7) sts, join a second ball of B and k to end of row. Knit 6 rows in colors as established. Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew ears to sides of socks below ribbing. With B, embroider straight st eyes on front of sock. Weave in ends.