It’s not quite warm enough to go without a hat, but springtime is right around the corner (I hope)!

The “bellybutton” in the name refers to the shape of the center of the blanket.

This is a fun, ribbed hat in two sizes - one to fit adults and one for babies. There is a lot of stretch in the ribbing, so the “adult” hat will fit most children, too.

I was inspired by the silky drape and color shifts of Panda Silk in Firebird (color 5201).

My final size was 56” across and 24” deep. More or fewer rows could be worked to change the size, though.

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Originally part of a kit from Simply Socks Yarn Company, this pattern is available now.

Materials: Approximately 141 yds 128 m of worsted/heavy worsted weight yarn

I whipped up some Wash/Dish/Anycloths for my

These slippers are a new take on my Short-Row Felted Slipper pattern. I still love the old pattern, but this version is a little faster and easier to work. I have turned out a pair in less than 4 hours. So, if you have a Sunday morning, you could whip up a pair, too.

This is a top-down, semi-circular shawl. An innovative, but easy, double-knit side edge is incorporated as you knit, so other than darning in ends, there is practically no finishing at all.

Work until the whole thing is 4 feet long, then bind off.

This is my Bold and Blended Striped Wrap pattern, in a version with no photographs.