Lori Utley
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Knitting: Cardigan
A baby cardigan knit from the top-down. It starts with a patterned yoke, and then switches to a raglan increase. The neck, bottom and sleeve edges are worked in garter stitch. It has 5 buttons and buttonholes. The bonnet is knit in the same pattern, with or without the face ruffle, and an i-chord tie at the chin.
Knitting: Bib
A practical little baby bib, that will soak up spills, and wash up beautifully. Although the cotton tends to fade, stains are easily washed out. The bib is comfortable and will soak up everything that comes its way.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Finished tank is very stretchy and will accommodate a wide range of sizes. Worked from the top-down and joined into the round at underarms. Fully fashioned increases are used to create the armholes and entire piece is worked in a Modified Rib Stitch. Traveling rib stitches crease the illusion of body shaping. It is very flattering to all body t...
Knitting: Vest
A shapley, tunic length tank top, knit with lace and cables. Instructions included for twisted rib neck, straps and arm bands, along with waist shaping. Finished tank is light and airy, which adds incredible stretch, and allow it to conform nicely to the curves of the body. A light-weight tank to a bulky sweater can be worn underneath, and will...
Knitting: Potholder
These mitered hot pads are double-thick, to protect from hot pans and surfaces. Knit from a washable wool or cotton yarn, they are durable and can easily be washed and dried in the machine. They knit up quickly make excellent gifts. It is quite amazing that a 4 (6) inch tube can be sewn into a perfect, flat square.
Knitting: Pixie Hat
Newborn to age 10 sized hats in Christmas colors. There are several variations, with instructions on striping. Knit from the bottom up on circular needles, and decreased to top on double point needles. Each hat is finished off with an I-Chord top knot.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A little pumpkin hat to keep little heads warm on their trip to the pumpkin patch.
Knitting: Vest
A lacy tank top, with ribbed armholes and a lacy leaf pattern in front. Waist shaping incorporated for a flattering fit.
Knitting: Soakers
A little knit diaper cover with button sides. Great for hiding a baby’s diaper when only a shirt or short dress are worn.
Knitting: Cardigan
A variable ribbed, double-breasted tunic, with elbox length dolman sleeves, a mockbutton/snap front, and body shaping.
Knitting: Bib
This little bib is quickly knit, yet so practical in catching all those little drips. When made of cotton, it is soft and washes up beautifully. When made it white, it can easily be treated for stain. The one-button closure makes it go on and come off easily, without pinching little baby’s head.
Knitting: Vest
This is a circular vest, which has a fitted back and armhole. Once the back has been established, a small underarm band is attached to the front shoulder, and stitches are picked up all around the piece. On a long circular needle, the front, shall collar and back peplum are then knit in a circle, with changing needle size and variable ribbed pa...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket, Cardigan
A cabled, hooded, button-front cardigan to keep you warm on those crisp autumn days, or to be worn indoors during the winter. Rachel and Ilene are exactly the same, with the exception of the cable pattern.
Crochet: Slippers
Warm, soft wool slippers, which are crocheted and felted in an agitating washing machine.
Knitting: Pullover
A back-zip, hooded sweater for baby, that is easty to dress baby in, and will keep baby snuggly warm. A quick easy knitting project, knit from the top down, with ribbed hood, neck, waist and cuffs. Several front design variations included.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This little cap, when knit in a soft DK or worsted weight yarn, makes a perfect “Baby’s First Hat”. It will help them to maintain their body temperature, when they first arrive into this world.
Crochet: Headband
This crocheted circle headband can be made in a single row, a double row, or in a mixture of circle sizes. The circles used in the samples are “O” rings (an auto part), but any bendable ring, can be used, in the circumference or thickness of your choosing. The headband works great to keep those shorter hairs around the face in check, whether wo...
Knitting: Legwarmers
These legwarmers can be worn over your boots or high heels, as a protection to your footwear, or just to keep your legs warm on cold winter days. And, just in case, they can also be worn while actually dancing.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
A great addition to any bare-shoulder garment. The lacy pattern lends to those warm summer evenings, when just a little coverage is needed to keep you warm.
Knitting: Earwarmers
This button-on headband is great to keep your ears warm during those cold winter months. Knit in alpaca yarn, it is soft and warm, but it can be knit from any worsted weight yarn. Finished measurements are included, but adjustments can be made to assure the perfect fit. Too tight, as it could give you a headache. Too loose, and it could slip do...