KNIT PIGS

This pattern works best with worsted weight yarn and #5 or #6 needles.
BODY
Cast on 36 sts
Knit 12 rows (6 ribs)
Bind off 5 sts at beginning of next 2 rows
Knit 12 rows (6 ribs)
Cast on 5 st at beginning of next 2 rows
Knit 12 rows (6 ribs)
Bind off 7 sts at beginning of next 2 rows
TO FORM HEAD
work remaining rows as follows
k8, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k8
k7, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k7
k6, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k6
k5, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k5
k4, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k4
k3, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k3
k10
k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2
k8
k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1
Bind off remaining 6 stitches - not too tight
EARS
With two small balls of yarn, knit both ears at the same time so they match.
Cast on 5 sts each ball.
Knit 9 rows
k1, k2tog, k2
k1, k2tog, k1
k1, k2tog
k2tog
Tie off last loop and weave strand into ear.
Sew pig together starting at the snout. When stuffed, sew on the ears. Placement is
crucial, it's all in the ears when it comes to pigs! Add a straight or curly tail!
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This forms the snout
Cast on 18 sts
Knit 6 rows
Bind off 3 sts at beginning of next 2 rows
Knit 6 rows
Cast on 3 sts at beginning of next 2 rows
Knit 6 rows
Bind off 4 sts at the beginning of next 2 rows
Form head on remaining 10 sts:
k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2
k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1
knit a row
k2tog, k2, k2tog
Bind off remaining 4 sts
Ears - with 2 small balls of yarn, knit both ears at
the same time so that they are the same.
Cast on 3 sts from each ball
k2 rows
k2tog, k1
k2tog
Tie off remaining st
PIGLET
Simple and fun to create, these stunning light catchers brighten your windows, even on
gloomy winter days. A great family projectjust a few folds and glue. Display in groups
for an even more powerful effect!
Materials:
Tissue paper
Scissors
Glue stick (dries clear)
Clear one sided tape
Ruler
Instructions:
1. Cutting the paper
Fold eight 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 inch sheets of tissue paper in half, and cut along the folds
to create sixteen rectangles that are 6 1/4 x 3 1/8 inches.
2. Fold and glue
For all 16 rectangles do the following
a. Fold the sheet in half lengthwise
b. Unfold
c. Fold all 4 corners into the center line -creasing the folds with fingernail
d. Fold all 4 corners in again
e. Glue all folds so that each piece lies flat
3. Assemble the sections
Take 2 units and place them on top of each other. Holding the two points
together, fan them apart until they overlap about half of an inch and glue the
sections together.
Continue joining section by section. Glue the last section and tuck it underneath
the first section to complete the circle.
Window Stars
Try using several colors for one star! Get creative! Have fun!
Star #2
1. Cutting the paper
Cut eight 4 x4 inch sheets of tissue paper.
2. Fold and glue
For all 8 squares do the following
a. Fold the sheet in half lengthwise
b. Unfold
c. Fold the sheet in half the other way
d. Unfold
e. Fold all corners into the middle
f. Fold only two corners to the middle
3. Assemble the sections
Take 2 units and place them on top of each other. Holding the two points
together, fan them apart until they overlap about half of an inch and glue the
sections together. Continue joining section by section.
Homemade Beeswax Candles
Materials
Beeswax
Jars of various shapes and sizes
Candle wicks
Scissors
Masking tape
1. In a pot, heat the wax on the stove. Do not let the temperature of the wax to exceed
185F.
2. Fill the bottom of a jar with approximately 1/2 inch of beeswax.
3. Place a candle wick into the center of the jar.
4. Hold the wick in place until the wax drys enough to keep the wick in place.
5. Over the top of the jar, make an x with the tape. Poke a hole in the middle of the x and
pull the wick through.
6. With melted wax, fill the jar to the desired height.
7. Let the candle sit over night to dry.
8. Trim the wick to approximately 1/2 inch in length.
Beeswax candles are simple to make and provide many benefits over regular paraffin wax.
Besides burning slowly, beeswax has a purifying effect on the air. They rarely ever drip and
produce very little to no soot.