Collect supplies from the "Yarns of Hope" bin on the art cart
![Collect supplies from the "Yarns of Hope" bin on the art cart](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20580%20321'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Divide skein of yarn into 2 balls. You will knit double stranded, with two strands of yarn.
![Divide skein of yarn into 2 balls. You will knit double stranded,\u00a0with two strands of yarn.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20580%20322'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Make a SLIP KNOT and CAST ON 40 stitches using the simple long-tail cast on method holding our yarn double.
![Make a\u00a0SLIP KNOT and CAST ON 40 stitches using the simple long-tail cast on method holding our yarn double.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20580%20318'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Place a marker and make certain not to twist our stitches. Now begin knitting in the round!
![Place a marker and make certain not to twist our stitches. Now begin knitting in the round!](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20580%20291'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Once you have knitted in the round for about 20 rows or until your nest reaches at least 4 inches in height, it is already time to begin your decreases.
![Once you have knitted in the round for about 20 rows or until your nest reaches at least 4 inches in height, it is already time to begin your decreases.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20580%20319'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Switch to our double pointed needles for your decreases. Follow the instructions for the next 7 rows to make your decreases.
![Switch to our double pointed needles for your decreases. Follow the instructions for the next 7 rows to make your decreases.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20580%20324'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
DECREASE PATTERN Row 1: Knit 6 Stitches, Knit 2 Together. Repeat to end of row. (35 stitches remain)
Row 2: Knit 5 Stitches, Knit 2 Together. Repeat to end of row. (30 stitches remain) Row 3: Knit 4 Stitches, Knit 2 Together. Repeat to end of row. (25 stitches remain)
Row 4: Knit 3 Stitches, Knit 2 Together. Repeat to end of row. (20 stitches remain) Row 5: Knit 2 Stitches, Knit 2 Together. Repeat to end of row. (15 stitches remain)
Row 6: Knit 1 Stitches, Knit 2 Together. Repeat to end of row. (10 stitches remain) Row 7: Knit 2 Together. Repeat to end of row. (5 stitches remain)
Break the yarn with about 3 inches of yarn remaining. With your tapestry needle, weave the yarn through your remaining stitches. Weave the yarn through and break it off.
![Break the yarn with about 3 inches of yarn remaining. With your tapestry needle, weave the yarn through your remaining stitches.\u00a0 Weave the yarn through and break it off.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20580%20317'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Eh voilà! You have knitted a cozy nest for a critter in need! Thank you!
![Eh voil\u00e0! You have knitted a cozy nest for a critter in need! Thank you!](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20580%20321'%3E%3C/svg%3E)