baby its cold outside - a knitting project

We've been lucky to have a mild winter so far in Virginia this year, which make my 3 block walking commute to work extremely pleasant.  However, mornings can be a bit chilly and I've been keeping my ears warm with this comfy knitted ear warmer, which keeps you comfortable, but isn't as bulky as a hat.  I discovered this knitting project on pinterist, but have started embellishing the design with little flowers, to remind me that spring is right around the corner.

Headwarmer
What you'll need:
- yarn (any kind will do, an acrylic wool mix is pretty comfy and - doesn't stretch as much as just pure wool)
- knitting needles (size 7 or 8)

What to do:

1. Cast on 23 stitches. Continue with a simple knit stitch until you've reach the desired length. I usually knit to a length of 15 or 16 inches, unstretched. Wool will stretch, so a tighter knit and length is okay. Cast off when you have reached desired length

2. Fold edges together.  Using a large eyed needle, thread yarn through and sew the sides together so that they pull together.

3. Use the left over yarn to wrap around the seam you have created. Wrap as much or as little as you'd like. Once you have wrapped yourself out, tuck the lone thread into your knot.

4. Wear! With the knot in the front.

5. Or add some simple lacy flowers and wear with the knot in the back!

Now, Add those flowers!

What you need:

- pieces of simple lace, any size cut 12 inches in length.

- needle

- left-over yarn

- scissors

What you do:

1. Lay lace flat and thread your needle and yarn through the bottom half of the lace.

2. Pull the needle out and push the lace together so it bunches up. Tie in a knot to keep the bunch together

3. Thread each string through an area in the head band and tie behind (this way the flower isn't permanent and can be removed!)

4. Wear and be warm, and fashionable!

Just learning to knit? When I was re-learning, my friend Liz recommended Stitch and Bitch for easy instructions and projects - best book ever.

- Marisa