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Project #1:	Fun Fur Two-Tone Scarf
Project #2:	Easy Hat & Scarf
Project #3:	Name Frames

#1 - Fun Fur Two-Tone Scarf -- Finished Size 6.5" x 60"

This idea came from the label (shown above) off a skein of Lion
Brand Fun Fur. It is a great little beginner knitting project!

Materials Needed:

1. Lion Brand Fun Fur
      1 ball #153 Black (A)
      1 ball #100 White (B)
      Or 1 ball each the colors of your choice
2. Lion Brand Size 11 (8mm) knitting needles or size to obtain
      gauge.

Gauge:

13 stitches + 26 rows = 4 Inches (10cm) in garter stitch (knit stitch
every row.)

Directions:

With A, cast on 22 stitches, slip the first stitch as to knit at the
beginning of each row. Work even in Garter Stitch until piece
measures 30 inches or you run out of yarn, leaving a 4 inch tail.

Continue with B. Work even in Garter Stitch until piece measures
60 inches or you have 1.5 yards of yarn left. Bind off. Weave in
loose ends.

For this and over 350 more free patterns using Fun Fur yarn: visit
www.LionBrand.com

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Project idea submitted by Brenda D. of Andover. She had the
following comments on this project:

"I really enjoy working with Fun Fur. The finished product is so
soft and warm! There are so many colors available to choose
from and because of that, it's really easy to get creative and put
two colors together to create another color! Garter stitch works
best with this type of yarn to give your project extra fuzziness!"

#2 - Easy Hat & Scarf

These are worked entirely in Knit 2, Purl 2 (K2, P2) ribbing.

Size: One size fits most adults

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn, 14 ounces (980 yards) off white or color of
your choice.

Size 9, 14" straight knitting needles

Size 16 tapestry needle

Gauge: 9 stitches = 2" in stockinette stitch

Instructions:

Hat:

Cast on 108 stitches loosely.

Row 1: K1, P2 * K2, P2; repeat from * across row, ending K1

Row 2: P1, K2 * P2, K2; repeat from * across row, ending K1

Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until Hat measures 11 inches from cast-on
edge.

Crown:

Row 1: K1, P2 together; * K2 together; P2 together; repeat from *
across row, ending K1: 55 stitches.

Row 2: P1, * K2 together; repeat from * across row: 28 stitches.

Row 3: * K2 together; repeat from * across row: 14 stitches.

Row 4: * K2 together: repeat from * across row.

Cut yarn leaving an 18" end for sewing.

Thread end into yarn needle; thread through stitches on needle
twice, removing needle as you thread. Pull yarn end tight. With
right side facing you, weave seam from crown to cast on edge.

Weave in all loose ends.

Turn cast-on edge up to form cuff.

Scarf:
Cast on 52 stitches loosely.

Row 1: P1, K2, * P2, K2; repeat from * across row, ending P1.

Row 2: K1, P2, * K2, P2; repeat from * across row, ending K1.

Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until scarf measures 72 inches long.

Bind off loosely in pattern (knit the knit stitches and purl the purl
stitches.)

Weave in all loose ends.

This easy project idea came from the booklet, "Learn To Knit in
Just One Day" by Jean Leinhauser. Published by American
School of Needlework. In this booklet are easy, step-by step
instructions to teach yourself how to knit. You can purchase this
booklet in any craft store, or many online craft sites.

#3 - Name Frames

                                         Artwork©1990-2008 Stampin' Up!®

Most people think of rubber stamps as the mechanical date
stamps or "void" or "cancelled" ones they've seen used at post
offices, banks, or in the office. Decorative rubber stamps and
artistic rubber stamps are the types of rubber stamps people use
to create greeting cards, decorate scrapbooks, make gift
packages, and home decor items. The immense popularity of
rubber stamping is because you don't have to be an artist or
creative to make beautiful things. Even people who can't draw a
straight line feel like an artist when they use rubber stamps!

One easy project you can do by using rubber stamps are name
frames. These frames make great personalized gifts for:

New Baby: Celebrate your baby's birth with a frame decorated
in the nursery colors!

Children: Does your child have a unique first name or a unique
spelling of their name? Celebrate their uniqueness with their own
special name frame.

Weddings: Give a gift that won't be returned featuring their last
name(s).

Pets: Personalize the area near your pet's leash, bed, or food
dishes.

Housewarming: How about a "Welcome" sign in their new
home's colors?

Birthdays: Use 4 frames for the 4 seasons to celebrate them all
year long!

Graduation: Decorate in their school colors and add the year of
graduation.

Holidays: Make holiday decor frames for "Merry Christmas",
"Happy Hanukkah", etc.

Hobbies: Frames featuring their favorite hobby -- Poker,
Reading, Quilting, etc.

Sports: Use their favorite team colors for the sports fan in your
life.

Teachers: Great addition to the classroom -- Ms. Johnson, Mr.
Smith, etc.

Anyone: Make 12 frames and decorate one for each month of
the year.

Directions:
   1. Purchase a frame that is large enough for the name or words
        you want to feature. The frame in the pictures is about 7.5
        inches wide by 14.5 inches long and includes a mat board.

   2. Open up the frame from the back to remove the mat board.

   3. Decorate the mat board by rubber stamping on it with a subtle
        background stamp.

   4. Cut a piece of cardstock to fit inside the mat board.

   5. Use alphabet stamps to spell out the name or words and use
        different ink pad colors. It looks best to make one letter plain
        and the next letter more decorative.

   6. Add ribbon, fibers, buttons, brads, and eyelets to bring some
        texture and dimension to your name frame.

   7. Attach the stamped cardstock to the mat board and put it back
        in the frame.

   8. Voila! You have a personalized name frame that will be sure
         to please whoever you give it to!

If you have questions about this project or would like to attend a
class and make this project, please email Sue Lehrer.

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