This is a “first pattern” created for a children’s knitting class - what to do with that first garter stitch swatch! I could not find this when I needed it, so I’m sharing what I’ve made here in hopes it will help another teacher. (The colors turned out rather garish - sorry!) We use 1 oz worsted yarn and size 8 needles, but the concept is adap...

A sweet little springtime hat! Easy to make and works up quickly. Worked on a 16” size 8 circular, switching to double pointed needles on the decreases. In worsted cotton, 1 oz. was sufficient for the baby size, and 1 1/2 oz. for the toddler size.

This is a special cuff bracelet, designed to bring hope to someone walking through a difficult season in life. The original concept was for a cancer/chemo patient, but would apply to many different situations. Each material chosen is for a purpose, and the pattern includes a card to explain its meaning. The card reads: