Live Love Mom

by: Stephanie McEndree

This is a perfect tank top for beginners to make that want to start making interesting patterns and want to start getting into more complex pieces. You must know how to knit in garter stitch, stockinette stitch, how to cast on, cast off and sew. You can use a tapestry or yarn needle to weave in ends. This tank top fits a child who wears size 5-6.

Size: Child 5-6

Materials:

• Size 11 single-point knitting needles
• Red Heart Comfort 100g yarn in green
• US size 7 crochet needle
• Scissors
• Stitch holder or another single-point knitting needle

Instructions:

1. Cast on 40 stitches. Knit in garter stitch for 12 rows.
2. Knit in stockinette stitch for 2 rows.
3. Knit in garter stitch for 12 rows.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until piece measures 13 inches, ending on garter stitch.
5. Knit 13 stitches in garter stitch and put them on a stitch holder.
6. Cast off 14 stitches. Knit last 13 stitches in garter stitch.
7. Knit in garter stitch until strap measures 1 inch. Cast off. 
8. Remove stitch holder on future strap. Cut yarn, join it to the other 13 stitches.
9. Knit in garter stitch until the strap measures 1 inch. 
10. Bind off, weave in ends.
11. Repeat steps 1 to 10.
12. Press two pieces together so the patterns are facing one another.
13. Sew the shoulder straps together.
14. Sew the sides, leaving 4 inches for the arm holes. 
15. Weave in ends. Turn inside out. Your tank top is done!

by: Stephanie McEndree

This knitting pattern can either be a size L-XL dress for a child, or a size XS-S tank top for adults. In order to do this pattern, you will need to know the garter stitch, the stockinette stitch, how to cast on, how to cast off, and how to weave in ends. You can use a tapestry or yarn needle to weave in ends, but I tend to use a crochet needle since that's what I have on hand. You can make both sides of this piece the same length so the collar is the same, or you can make one side longer to make the front or back collar more low-cut. This piece is best worn loose, so you can knit it a size up to make it nice and airy during the summer. It's also completely reversible, so you can wear a striped tank or a garter stitch tank all in one piece.

Size: Adult XS or children's L-XL

Guage: 5 stitches = 1 inch

Items needed:

Red Heart Comfort Yarn 1000g in red

Size 11 single point knitting needles

US size 7 crochet needle

Scissors

Stitch holder or another single point knitting needle

Instructions:

1. Cast on 50 stitches. 
2. Knit in garter stitch for 6 rows.
3. Knit in stockinette stitch for 6 rows.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until piece measures about 15 inches, ending on stockinette stitch.
5. Knit in garter stitch for about 5 inches, or until piece measures 20 inches.
6. Knit 15 stitches. Place them in a stitch holder or another knitting needle.
7. Cast off 20 stitches. 
8. Knit remaining 15 stitches in garter stitch.
9. Continue knitting until strap measures 4 inches. 
10. Cut off the yarn so it measures 5 inches. Weave it in with the crochet needle.
11. Remove stitch holder and place it on the strap. Join yarn with the future 2nd strap.
12. Place the knitting needle on the other 15 stitches and stitck in garter stitch for 4 inches.
13. Knit the 15 stitches of the strap. Cast on 20 stitches.
14. Remove the stitch holder and place your free needle through the first strap's stitches. Knit them in garter stitch.
15. Knit in garter stitch for about 5 inches.
16. Knit in stockinette stitch for 6 rows.
17. Knit in garter stitch for 6 rows.
18. Repeat steps 16 and 17 until that side of the piece measures 23 inches.
19. Bind off. Flip inside out so the striped pattern is facing inwards.
20. Match up the hem. Sew in the sides, leaving a 4 inch (for a child's dress) to 7 inch hole (for adult tank top) for the arms.
21. Weave in the ends. Turn inside-out, and your piece is done.

by: Stephanie McEndree

This piece is perfect for beginners wanting to make their first dress. It's not as large as it would be for an adult, so it's a perfect way to start and it's not too much work to where you get discouraged. You need to know how to cast on, bind off, the garter stitch, the stockinette stitch and how to sew. This piece is knit flat, which is also ideal for beginners. Stockinette stitch gives this piece a thinner feel and look, and without sleeves makes it suitible for summer wear. With how loose it is and oversized, it allows the dress to be airy and doesn't let the kids be too hot in it. 

Size: 6-7 years, oversized

Items needed:

-Size 11 single point knitting needles
-Red Heart Comfort 1000g yarn in red, 1 skein
-US size 7 crochet needle
-Scissors

Kntting pattern:

1. Cast on 50 stitches
2. Knit rows 1-10 in garter stitch
3. Knit in stockinette stitch until piece measures about 18 inches
4. Knit next 10 rows in garter stitch. Piece should measure about 20 inches.
5. Bind off, cut the yarn with the scissors 5 inches from the piece. The piece will be used to sew in shoulder strap.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 with 2nd piece.
7. Turn piece so that the garter stitch sides are facing outwards, and the pattern inwards.
8. Sew the seams together at the shoulders, at least 4 inches from each side.
9. Leaving a 4 inch hold from the shoulders for the arms, sew the sides together with a crochet needle. Tie off.
10. Cut the end of the string about 5 inches from the piece. Sew in ends with a crochet needle.
11. Turn the piece inside-out, and you have your finished piece.

by: Stephanie McEndree

This knitting pattern is made for beginners and is very easy. It's done entirely in garter stitch. Garter stitch is the stitch knitters first learn when they start out knitting. There is no fancy stitch, so it's less time-consuming, and you don't have to worry about what stitch you did last on your row if you get distracted. This oversized sweater is perfect for those chilly autumn or early spring days where your kiddos could use a bit more warmth. It's roomy enough to wear over another shirt, but can also be worn by itself on warm days. Since it's oversized, it's breathable and your child won't overheat.

This is my own take on the https://gina-michele.com/2016/07/super-easy-3-square-childs-sweater-knitting-pattern-2.html" target="_blank">3 Square Child's Sweater by Gina Michele. I wanted to make my first sweater in garder stitch but with sleeves and no turtle neck, so I adapted her pattern to make it my own. I made a larger one than she had listed (since my daughter is a size 6 years), I didn't do the turtleneck and I measured, made and sewed the sleeves all on my own. Shoutout to her for inspiring me to make it my own!

Needed:

Size US 11 straight knitting needles

Crochet needle

Red Heart Comfort Yarn 1000 yards in red, 1 skein

Knitting pattern

Gauge: 3sts = 1 inch

Size 6-7 years, 7-8 years, 8-9 years

For the front and back square:

Cast on 56 (58, 60) sts. Knit in Garter Stitch until piece measures 17 (18, 19) inches. Bind off. Cut off the yarn leaving a string several inches long.

Sew the pieces together at the top 4 inches on each side. Fold over and sew the side seams together, leaving a 7 inch opening for arm holes. Cut off the strings several inches long. Weave in ends with a crochet needle as you would with a yarn needle. 

For the sleeves:

Cast on 45 (47, 49) sts. Work in Garter Stitch until the piece measures 14 (16, 18 ) inches. Bind off. Cut off the yarn leaving a string about 24 inches long.

Sew a sleeve's left and right side together with the 24 inch long yarn string. Then, align the sleeve with the arm hole and sew together. Tie off Weave in the end.

Repeat instructions for second sleeve. Turn the sweater inside out and you're done!