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Knit Adult Beanie Hat Pattern with Variations https://www.ravelry.com/people/AstroGirlBunny https://www.ravelry.com/projects/AstroGirlBunny/misty-gray-beanie-knit-hat Yarn 88 yards (80m/100g) Bulky weight (5), plied yarn. However, if you decide to play around with the yarn weight, adjust the needle size and the pattern accordingly. Knitting Needles Size: US 10 (6 mm) – Or size to obtain gauge. Circular and DPN’s. For circular’s, keep cord no longer than 20 inches long (when including needles). Else any longer will be too long. Notions Needed Stitch Marker Tapestry needle or small crochet hook (to weave in ends at end of the project). Gauge 13 sts x 20 rows to 4 inches. Size To Fit Size:           17.00 inches (43.25 cm) Small                             19.00 inches (51.00 cm) Medium                             23.00 inches (58.00 cm) Large Finished:              14.75 inches (37.50 cm) Small                             17.25 in

I found this wonderful pattern on Ravelry for a cowl. It helps a beginner play with different stitches. In the end, you have this great-looking cowl. I have had so much fun doing this pattern! Yet I kept finding myself running into the same pattern issues over and over again. Originally I made notes for myself but realized it could be useful for others. Which is why I decided to put it into a blog post (below). Here is the Mostassa Cowl with instructions additions and note additions I completed early September 2018. You can find me on Ravelry via handle  AstroGirlBunny . _________________________________________________________________________ MOSTASSA COWL Designed by Ovejita Be! – Teresa Sánchez © 2018 Link to pattern on Ravelry:  Mostassa Cowl www.ovejitabe.com – info@ovejitabe.com ABOUT The Mostassa cowl is designed to be a sampler of knitting stitches, an invitation to try new techniques and experiment. The name is inspired by the color of the chosen yarn, a yello

A lovely lace knit scarf pattern you can play around with. Recommended for an advanced beginner though I honestly think it isn't too hard so don't be shy at giving it a try even if you are a true beginner. It is a great way to start practicing your increases and decreases while making a lovely lace scarf. I chose to combine Berroco Gem yarn and Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool Designer's Choice yarn for this project. I have been looking for a way to look use my beautiful, but bright, Gem Tangerine yarn for a while and this seemed perfect. When combined with the Granite wool yarn, it balances it out to give the scarf a more elegant look. When you decide to knit two strands of yarn together, you need to decide what size needle to use. The thickest yarn of the two, that I used for this project, is the Gem. The Gem's yarn label recommends a size # 9 US. Now that it will be combined with yet another yarn, I need to go up a needle size and chose to use size # US 11 knitting

Simple Crochet Scarf This is a simple crochet scarf. What I have found is that even when reading books for crochet instructions you will find conflicting information when comparing one book to another. This confused me greatly as my experienced friends also gave conflicting information when teaching me to crochet. What often happens is a book makes an assumption on how you learned how to do a stitch and gives you higher level instructions. But, say, you've learned to start in a different place on a new row for that stitch then this book would, so your piece doesn't look right! You wonder what you've done! This confused me greatly! This is a beginner's pattern. I will tell you when I diverge from what other people normally say. Tip:  If you are new, then use a hook that is one to two sizes larger than the yarn label recommends for that yarn. New crocheters often crochet too tightly, making it harder on themselves. Going up in size of hook won't make your

Even if you don't have a mental illness, (or, lucky you, don’t even suffer from anxiety) you should be assessing your mental health occasionally. And realize that every single person needs to make themselves a priority with selfcare. That includes taking time to check out the resources available to them to make that easier. See a great list of apps here for one aspect – Meditation and Mindfulness .   Incorporate some routines to not only combat stress but to even stay ahead of stress before it gets to a critical level.  Though technology should not be your only tool, I am a big believer in making it one of your tools. Below is a list of free mental health and wellness apps. Because resources should be free and accessible to everyone. Mental Health and Wellness Apps AnxietyHelper (iOS only) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anxietyhelper/id1028767781 Calm Fear - Excellent Anxiety Manager, including for OCD. Created for teens but excellent for adults as well. https://www.

Simple pattern for even beginner knitters. It wouldn't be your very first project but could be when you are ready to learn about dropping yarn overs. It is that easy. Drops Scarf knit pattern is a wonderful way to put together novelty yarn you have sitting around along with other yarn, one you might not have considered pairing with it previously. For example, you can pair a mohair yarn with a flag novelty yarn. I have worked this project with many different types of yarn pairings. For this project, I paired Pima cotton with Trellis, a lacy ribbon yarn. Below is a photo of the beginning of the latest project with this pattern. The name "Drops" comes from dropping the yarn overs and the way the yarn is dropping down, like streaming rain drops. Hope you enjoy! If you have any questions, feel free to post a comment. Or you can find me on Ravelry , my handle is  AstroGirlBunny . Yarns: Yarn A is Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima in Mushroom (200 yards). Yarn B is Lion Brand T

I've done the dirty work of downloading and trying out several smartphone apps that are either meditation or mindfulness - or they contain them. Below is the list. During my research, I found some mental wellness apps and included those. Don't cringe if you are an experienced meditation practitioner. With a pair of headphones, these apps can be incredibly helpful in a pinch. To someone new, they may be the one thing that finally helps them start meditating. For example, SmilingMind is totally free and has very short guided meditations with a fantastic Australian accent! My philosophy is that I have downloaded much of those where the initial is free. Therefore, between all the freebies and the actual free apps, I have an amazing collection of meditation options. If you have an app that is not on the list, leave a comment and let me know. If you try out one of the listed apps, I would greatly appreciate the feedback. It helps me when recommending apps to others. Happy Med

Tossing together a list of some of my favorite Spotify playlists. Pick your mood, then pick a playlist.... Most Relaxing Songs Ever (science-backed) https://open.spotify.com/user/1286544262/playlist/31lxxIDyC3qYrtH6TpGFwx?si=O18TX8W2REORFAPuxP5lKw Mood Boost (uplifting) https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX3rxVfibe1L0?si=qigMtFYqRlC-pRiSAn7l-w Hanging Out (more chill & relaxing) https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXci7j0DJQgGp?si=5AGqsRzbQMi6mhy0YqMncg Confidence Boost (good for working out) https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX4fpCWaHOned?si=C_1Uny83T3CH0k5wi8m55Q Heart Beats (love longs) https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWSRc3WJklgBs?si=tdP5lZMvTBKW3hxU4VQQsg Songs to Sing in the Shower (uplifting / fun) https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWSqmBTGDYngZ?si=RAGAv5UfQH2ss7jopwFDBw Lo-Fi Beats (chill) https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZ