Women of our church are making sweaters for babies in Haiti and the Appalachians. This is a pattern:
BABY SWEATER PATTERN
MATERIALS NEEDED:
4 oz Baby Yarn
Knitting Needles – Size 8 and Size 10
Yarn or Ribbon for tie
GAUGE: 11 sts = 3” with larger needles.
Begin with larger needles. Cast on 46 sts. The first and the last three sts will be knit in every row throughout the sweater.
Rows 1 & 2: Knit.
Row 3: (Beading row) K 3, * purl 2 tog., yo, repeat from * across row, ending with P 2 tog., K 3
(45 sts).
Rows 4 & 5: Knit.
Row 6: K 3, * K1, K1 in front and back of the next stitch to increase, repeat from * across row ending with K1, K 3 (64 sts).
Row 7-10: Knit
Row 11: K 3, * K2 tog., yo, repeat from * across row ending with yo, K 3.
Rows 12 & 13: Knit.
Row 14: K 3, * inc in st by knitting in front and back of the st., K 1, repeat from * across row ending with inc. 1, K4 (93 sts).
Rows 15-18: Knit.
Row 19: Repeat row 11.
Rows 20 & 21: Knit.
Row 22: K 3, * inc. 1, K 1, repeat from * across row ending with K 4 (136 sts).
Rows 23-25: Knit.
Dividing Row: Knit across 20 sts, place on holder for left front, knit 28 sts to remain on needle for left sleeve, place remaining 88 sts on second holder. (There will be 40 sts for the back, 28 sts for the right sleeve, and 20 sts for the right front.)
Sleeves: Continue with larger needles, working in stockinette st (K 1 row, P 1 row) beginning with a knit row. Work even until sleeve measures 4 ½” from last ridge of yoke garter st. Change to smaller needles and decrease 4 sts evenly across, while beginning to rib in a pattern of K1, P 1 across.
Bind off loosely in ribbing when this section is 1 ¼ ’’. Work right sleeve in the same manner, knitting across the 40 sts of the back section and returning these sts to a holder.
Body: Place left front, and back sts on larger needle. Tie yarn at right underarm and knit across 20 sts on holder for right front (80 sts on needle).
Next Row: K 3, purl to last 3 sts, K 3.
Next Row: Knit.
Repeat these two rows until the body measures 4 in. Switch to garter st. (knit each row) until there are three ridges on the knit side (front). Bind off loosely.
Finish: Sew sleeve seams and draw ribbon or tie through beading row at neck edge.
Pattern courtesy of Reba Spencer
Thursday, April 29, 2010
APRIL CRUISE OF WESTERN CARRIBBEAN
When an octogenarian goes cruising there is more to do than play bridge or move the slots. Oh yes, Richard and I get out and about.... well not so much on this one, because it was designed to be mostly R and R. It was definitely a pleasure.
Cruising from Tampa on the Carnival Legend:
I forgot to take my phone.
We arrived in Tampa in a driving rain, found the parking place and got a courtesy van to the airport in order to get a bus to the ship. At the air port we realized we'd left all our papers, passports, in the car, and had to return , retrieve, and once more at the airport, got a Mears bus to the port.
We sat on our balcony enjoying the scenery, and sailed away at 4:00.
We were at our assigned rear window table and watched the Sunshine Bridge fade into the distance as we left Tampa Bay. Great luck! Our table is in about the same position as our table on the Holland American ship in January. Our companions are two other Florida "retiree couples" = one from Oak Hill, one from Punta Gorda. (He says Hurricane Charlie blew Punta Gorda away, but wound up being a blessing: all is new and beautiful now
Walked through the shops and planned to attend the floor show, but the casino, then returned to our cabin to read. (I was afraid my bag had been left in Tampa, but it finally arrived.
Monday.
What a restful day! We took our Kindles on deck, had breakfast, and read there when not people watching..
Service on the ship is great, but the food maybe not quite as good as on the last couple of ships..At lunch we had an interesting and lively conversation with a couple from Chicago, and two ladies from New England.
By evening we were tired. We'd planned to see the Floor Show, but both were engrossed in reading, enjoying our balcony, so we remained there. As a "VIP Gift" the steward brought us a nice picture frame.
Tuesday
We were up early for breakfast in the dining room, sharing with a couple from Lake Wales, and a hospital administrator from Knoxville, whose wife doesn;t do breakfast. Our ship, the Legend, is one of five ships in the harbor of Cancun. Small island, thousands of eager tourists: we've been here several times,and decided not to go ashore.
The Floor Show tonight consisted of two parts: first a phenomenal balancing act, the second a pretty good humorist=comedian, from Oklahoma.
Wednesday is Cosumel.
We took a cab to the shopping area. After walking several blocks, taking in the sites, deciding Cosumel is greatly improved from prior visits we made a few purchases and got a cab back to the ship, exhausted. (We later recognized that prices are cheaper in Mexico than any of the other ports).
The rest of the day I read the book I started on the first day out, " The Girl Who Played With Fire" and finished it. (The series of three books, all take place in Sweden, and I'd never read much about Sweden before. It's a mystery series.)
During and after dinner we had a little excitement. From our table we observed a man in the water with a police boat trying to capture him. Later we learned that he had beaten his honeymooning bride, who was taken by ambulance to a hospital. He then jumped from the deck into the water. We watched as he was finally captured and led away in handcuffs and bat hinge suit. Our ship was two hours late in sailing, but I guess it's really not that far on down to Belize, and there we arrived on time. My VIP treat for the day was a plate of hordouvres delivered at five o'clock.
Thursday
We'd been here before, but we decided to get a cab and take our own private tour of Belize City. The most interesting stop we made was at a museum, which featured pioneer sugar mill equipment, a tableau of the mahogany lumber trade, a replica of Mayan village and home, and artifacts connected to the Mayans.
Jorge, our driver, took us to "the best souvenir shop" where we bought t-shirts and I got a walking cane, one of the few items in the store made in Belize, and not China!
We returned to the ship for a late lunch. (The ship anchored in deep water, and tendering into the town took about half and hour each way) The sea is beautiful here, but extremely shallow near shore.Our five o'clock treat to our ccabin today was a plate of chocolates.
Friday
Most of our ship mates seemed to think Roatan, Honduras was the best port of the week. It is volcanic and mountainous, but has excellent swimming and snorkeling waters. The day was gorgeous, and lots of blooming flowers make it beautiful. One man we met was looking for property there.
We did a touristy trip around, took a few pictures and I bought a necklace made of wood and coconut fiber. An Indian dance troupe started playing music and dancing when we arrived about 6 a.m., and continued without stopping until we sailed about four.
This was the second Formal night: no baseball caps allowed!
Saturday
I couldn't leave the ship without a little action in the casino. Within half an hour I had lost twenty bucks on the one armed bandit, and gave up. We were in no hurry to pack, but knew we must. I finished my third book of the week. We both browsed the shops on board, and of course, ate three big meals! And finally we packed.
Sunday
We had the forthought to order breakfast in the cabin, and then waited patiently to get off the ship. We were among the first allowed to leave. The trip home was joyfully uneventful, and we were home before noon, rested and ready to wade through the accumulated papers on our doorstep.
It was just what we wanted and expected, a very restful week.
Cruising from Tampa on the Carnival Legend:
I forgot to take my phone.
We arrived in Tampa in a driving rain, found the parking place and got a courtesy van to the airport in order to get a bus to the ship. At the air port we realized we'd left all our papers, passports, in the car, and had to return , retrieve, and once more at the airport, got a Mears bus to the port.
We sat on our balcony enjoying the scenery, and sailed away at 4:00.
We were at our assigned rear window table and watched the Sunshine Bridge fade into the distance as we left Tampa Bay. Great luck! Our table is in about the same position as our table on the Holland American ship in January. Our companions are two other Florida "retiree couples" = one from Oak Hill, one from Punta Gorda. (He says Hurricane Charlie blew Punta Gorda away, but wound up being a blessing: all is new and beautiful now
Walked through the shops and planned to attend the floor show, but the casino, then returned to our cabin to read. (I was afraid my bag had been left in Tampa, but it finally arrived.
Monday.
What a restful day! We took our Kindles on deck, had breakfast, and read there when not people watching..
Service on the ship is great, but the food maybe not quite as good as on the last couple of ships..At lunch we had an interesting and lively conversation with a couple from Chicago, and two ladies from New England.
By evening we were tired. We'd planned to see the Floor Show, but both were engrossed in reading, enjoying our balcony, so we remained there. As a "VIP Gift" the steward brought us a nice picture frame.
Tuesday
We were up early for breakfast in the dining room, sharing with a couple from Lake Wales, and a hospital administrator from Knoxville, whose wife doesn;t do breakfast. Our ship, the Legend, is one of five ships in the harbor of Cancun. Small island, thousands of eager tourists: we've been here several times,and decided not to go ashore.
The Floor Show tonight consisted of two parts: first a phenomenal balancing act, the second a pretty good humorist=comedian, from Oklahoma.
Wednesday is Cosumel.
We took a cab to the shopping area. After walking several blocks, taking in the sites, deciding Cosumel is greatly improved from prior visits we made a few purchases and got a cab back to the ship, exhausted. (We later recognized that prices are cheaper in Mexico than any of the other ports).
The rest of the day I read the book I started on the first day out, " The Girl Who Played With Fire" and finished it. (The series of three books, all take place in Sweden, and I'd never read much about Sweden before. It's a mystery series.)
During and after dinner we had a little excitement. From our table we observed a man in the water with a police boat trying to capture him. Later we learned that he had beaten his honeymooning bride, who was taken by ambulance to a hospital. He then jumped from the deck into the water. We watched as he was finally captured and led away in handcuffs and bat hinge suit. Our ship was two hours late in sailing, but I guess it's really not that far on down to Belize, and there we arrived on time. My VIP treat for the day was a plate of hordouvres delivered at five o'clock.
Thursday
We'd been here before, but we decided to get a cab and take our own private tour of Belize City. The most interesting stop we made was at a museum, which featured pioneer sugar mill equipment, a tableau of the mahogany lumber trade, a replica of Mayan village and home, and artifacts connected to the Mayans.
Jorge, our driver, took us to "the best souvenir shop" where we bought t-shirts and I got a walking cane, one of the few items in the store made in Belize, and not China!
We returned to the ship for a late lunch. (The ship anchored in deep water, and tendering into the town took about half and hour each way) The sea is beautiful here, but extremely shallow near shore.Our five o'clock treat to our ccabin today was a plate of chocolates.
Friday
Most of our ship mates seemed to think Roatan, Honduras was the best port of the week. It is volcanic and mountainous, but has excellent swimming and snorkeling waters. The day was gorgeous, and lots of blooming flowers make it beautiful. One man we met was looking for property there.
We did a touristy trip around, took a few pictures and I bought a necklace made of wood and coconut fiber. An Indian dance troupe started playing music and dancing when we arrived about 6 a.m., and continued without stopping until we sailed about four.
This was the second Formal night: no baseball caps allowed!
Saturday
I couldn't leave the ship without a little action in the casino. Within half an hour I had lost twenty bucks on the one armed bandit, and gave up. We were in no hurry to pack, but knew we must. I finished my third book of the week. We both browsed the shops on board, and of course, ate three big meals! And finally we packed.
Sunday
We had the forthought to order breakfast in the cabin, and then waited patiently to get off the ship. We were among the first allowed to leave. The trip home was joyfully uneventful, and we were home before noon, rested and ready to wade through the accumulated papers on our doorstep.
It was just what we wanted and expected, a very restful week.
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