Sunny Sunflower is made in seven rounds and works up quickly. The background part of the square is attached behind the petals leaving the petals loose. The rounds build on the previous round eliminating the need for sewing parts together.

This little hat is perfect for either a boy or girl. The eyelets begin at a different stitch on each eyelet row which creates a slight swirl in the design. The hat is worked in the round beginning with about an inch of 2 by 2 ribbing. Stitches used for this pattern are knit, purl, yo, and K2tog. The pattern produces a stretchy hat that will fit...

Cross Purposes is knitted in worsted weight yarn using seed stitches and popcorn stitches to create texture. Instructions for seed stitch and popcorn stitch are provided in the pattern. Knit, purl, and stockinette stitches are also used. Both written instructions and a stitch chart are included.

Daffodowndillies is an old-fashioned word for daffodils. Beautiful yellow daffodils I saw on our walks this spring inspired me to create this afghan square. Recently having worked with the crossed double crochet stitch, I chose it for the trumpet of the daffodil.

The pattern offers two options for this knitted square. The first produces a cross in stockinette stitch with a seed stitch background. The second version substitutes garter stitch for the seed stitch background. Instructions for seed stitch are included.

This six-inch square is worked primarily in double crochet and crossed double crochet stitches. Other stitches used are slip stitch, chain, and single crochet. Instructions are given for making the crossed double crochet stitch. The pattern includes two versions that vary slightly with placement of the rounds of crossed double crochet stitches.