by [1] Lynette

Last year, Marissa of Stitch Marker blogged held a contest to decorate the meathead hats for her upcoming book. I immediately thought of something sweet. This embellishment can be easily adapted as an ornament. You can have many combinations depending on the fun yarn you choose.

Supplies:
Any two colors of worsted weight yarn. Leftovers would work great for this project.
US Size 5 double points
Tapestry Needle
Stick Pins

Abbreviations:
MC = Main color
CC = Contrast color
K = Knit

Instructions for Lollipop:
**Cast on 3 sts using double pointed needles.
Knit, don’t turn. **
Slip the stitches back to the beginning of the needle and k the row again.
Continue in this manner until you have a short length of knitting, pull down on the cord and the gap at the back will close.

Continue until the i-cord is the 15-19” or is the length you desire. Thread the yarn through the stitches and pull firmly.

Instructions for Stick:
Using CC, work pattern as mentioned in **. Knit i-cord until it measures 5”.

Assemble the Lollipop:
Starting from the center, roll the i-cord into a tight circle. Use the stick pins to hold in place. Once it’s secure, turn the lollipop on the wrong side. Using a tapestry needle, begin sewing the icord edges together until circle is secure. Weave in all ends.
Using one end of the i-cord stick, sew securely to back of lollipop.
Enjoy!!

About the Designer:
Lynette is half of [2] Passionknit, and a co-founder of this site!