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With Grae and Sam being 5 years apart in age, you’d think that they’d be into completely different things, but I’m actually realizing that there are many projects and activities that we can do and tweak just slightly so that both munchkins enjoy them. These season sensory bottles are so much fun and definitely one…

Please note: 2/11/2018: une version française de ce modele vient d’etre ajoutée. an updated version of this pattern was released on Oct. 5, 2018. The sizing now goes up to 10yo, and the pattern instructions have been overhauled (slightly different yarn weight/gauge, more ease and better fit, new video tutorial, better explanations…)* ~~~ Have you knit a Latte Coat yet? The irresistible double-breasted style and signature textured front band make for a truly special, wonderfully cozy and practical garment for all budding explorers. The best part? Two versions are included in the pattern (hood or no hood)! Perfect for an advanced beginner or intermediate knitter, this coat is knit seamlessly from the top down for the hoodless version and with just one seam at the top of the hood for the hooded version (a seamless hood solution is suggested). The body is worked flat, the sleeves are worked in the round. Stitches are picked up along each side edge and hood to work woven basket stitch band in one piece. Optional pockets can be added. Skills Required: long-tail cast-on, knitting, purling, knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, yarn over, working a twisted stitch pattern, binding off SIZES: To fit chest circumference: 16 (17, 18, 19 // 21, 23, 25, 26.5, 28) inches or 40.5 (43, 45.5, 48.5 // 53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 67.5, 71) cm. Finished garment (buttoned) chest circumference: 20.5 (22, 23.75, 24.75 // 26, 27.5, 30, 31, 32.5) inches or 52 (56, 60.5, 63 // 66, 70, 76, 79, 83) cm. I recommend selecting a size based on the child’s actual chest measurement, not the age label. YARN REQUIREMENTS No-hood version: Approximately 300 (350, 400, 425 // 450, 500, 650, 700, 750) yards or 274 (320, 366, 389 // 411, 457, 594, 640, 686) meters of aran or heavy worsted (10 ply) weight yarn. Hood version: Approximately 350 (400, 450, 475 // 500, 550, 700, 750, 800) yards or 320 (366, 411, 434 // 457, 503, 640, 686, 731) meters of aran or heavy worsted (10 ply) weight yarn. GAUGE 16 sts x 25 rows = 4 inches or 10 cm in stockinette stitch using smaller diameter needles 18 sts x 20 rows = 4 inches or 10 cm in woven basket stitch using bigger diameter needles NEEDLES US 10 / 6 mm circular needles (or size needed to get recommended stockinette gauge). For sizes 2yo and up, hooded version, I recommend using circular needles at least 40-inch (100 cm) long to accommodate all the stitches when working front band. US 10 / 6 mm (or matching above) double-pointed needles (for sleeves). US 9 / 5.5 mm (or one size smaller than above) double-pointed needles (for sleeve cuffs). US 10.5 / 6.5 mm circular needles (or size needed to get woven basket stitch gauge). For sizes 2yo and up, hooded version, I recommend using circular needles at least 40-inch (100 cm) long to accommodate all the stitches when working front band. US 10.5 / 6.5 mm (or matching above) double-pointed needles (only if working pockets). Please adjust needle size if needed to achieve recommended gauge. NOTIONS 4 normal stitch markers and 4 removable stitch markers (or pieces of scrap yarn) tapestry needle 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn Eight 3/4-inch (2 cm) diameter buttons or toggles (or more if desired)

******昨年の今頃ブログで紹介した作品ですが（注１）、アクセス数が多く作り方の問い合わせが多くありました。（（感謝！））今回はそのレシピと今年バージョンを紹介します。（注：１）「夏雑貨ストローで作ったコースター」（２０１３／６）用意するもの：ストロー、はさみ、ピンセット、アイロン、クッキングシート２枚、型（缶詰の底部分を切った物）ストロー１センチぐらいにカットしたものを型に並べます。ストローは太いサイズの物が並べやすいです。（周りから埋めていくのがコツ）その上にクッキングシート（パラフィン紙）をのせアイロンで押さえます。アイロンは１回で１０秒ほど押さえて、裏に返してもう１回（１回目でシートにストローがくっつきますので、型から外して裏面へ）もう一枚のクッキングシートを足して、裏面を押さえます。アイロンは...夏が来る前に・・・ストローなコースターPart２