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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Teacher appreciation...
My daughter Mady had the best Kindergarten teacher this year. Truely a parent could not ask for more. Not only that, but she must have the patience of a saint! Her class was not the traditional half day Kindergarten, but a full day class. A full day with 20 6 year olds...like I said, the patience of a saint! Anyway, as a little thank you to her for such a wonderful year, Mady and I made her a little pretty...Mady picked which beads and closure we would use, and I put it together...I decorated the little box with some scrapbook elements just to make it a little more special. Thanks for a wonderful year Mrs. M...here is hoping she is still there in a year when it is Reilly's turn!
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Stevie the Spermie
My friend Steph and her hubby Steve are trying for their 8th child. In honor of that momentous feat, I made up this little keychain buddy. (I've since had another friend inquire about a baby toy sized version, so keep an eye out!)
Head:
With worsted weight yarn and size 4 dpn's, cast on 6 stitches.
(example uses Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in cloud)
R1-k6 around
R2-*k1, m1, k1* around
R3-*k2, m1, k1* around
R4-*k3, m1, k1* around
R5-*k4, m1, k1* around
R6-*k5, m1, k1* around
R7 to R9-k around
R10-k2tog, k3, k2tog
R11-k2tog, k1, k2tog
R12-k2tog, k1, k2tog
*do not bind off
Stuff Stevie's head with a tiny bit of polyfill or yarn scraps before continuing with the tail.
Tail:
R12+-3 stitch-cord for one inch
k2tog, cont. 2 stitch I cord for 1/2 inch
k2tog, cont single stitch for 1/2 inch.
bind off, leave a long tail.
Embroider his little face on with a scrap of dark wool (I used KP WotA in coal)
I fulled this little guy a bit by hand so the stitch definition would be less, but it really isn't necessary. After he had dried, I trimmed the yarn tail to about a quarter inch, and added a cute heart keychain fob.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Gone Loopy Boa
I think this is going to be one of my favorite knit stitches yet...the loop stitch is so much fun! If you don't know how to do it, I have done a little video tut to help you out (with the help of my eldest daughter)
The pattern is very simple...
I'm using Lion brand Velvet Spun yarn in white, but I think this will work great with any plush yarn. I'm working it up on size 15 needles.
CO 3 stitches using the long tail cast on.
work 3 loop stitches as indicated in the video (knit first stitch, leave loop on left needle, pull working yarn through between worked stitch and remaining loop, catch over your thumb to make a large loop and bring back through the same space, knit loop on left needle, pass 1st knit stitch over, loop stitch created)
Continue knitting for length...I used 2 skeins of 54yds each for a nice long boa.
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The pattern is very simple...
I'm using Lion brand Velvet Spun yarn in white, but I think this will work great with any plush yarn. I'm working it up on size 15 needles.
CO 3 stitches using the long tail cast on.
work 3 loop stitches as indicated in the video (knit first stitch, leave loop on left needle, pull working yarn through between worked stitch and remaining loop, catch over your thumb to make a large loop and bring back through the same space, knit loop on left needle, pass 1st knit stitch over, loop stitch created)
Continue knitting for length...I used 2 skeins of 54yds each for a nice long boa.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Let it stretch!! Little Fire patterns
I have had a few people mention that they were having trouble getting the waistbands of the Little Fire wooly patterns loose enough to have enough stretch, even when using a larger hook for the foundation. I have found the answer...the no-chain foundation!! If you go here No Chain and scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will find instructions for doing the No Chain Double Crochet. Work this technique to length (one less dc than the number of dc's called for in the pattern) in place of the foundation chain and first row of dc in both Little Fire Patterns.
I tried it out myself on the Pirate shorties I just made for my son (incorporating a little stranding for a bit of fun) and it worked out fabulously. There is a small V at the join when following this technique, but it is easily stitched closed with the tail. The resulting stretchy waistband top is wonderful!
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I tried it out myself on the Pirate shorties I just made for my son (incorporating a little stranding for a bit of fun) and it worked out fabulously. There is a small V at the join when following this technique, but it is easily stitched closed with the tail. The resulting stretchy waistband top is wonderful!
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Simple eyelet-edged mitts
These patterns are for 2 lengths with the same basic design. The design is very simple, and is a great project for practicing with dpn's. They are also very fast to work up, for those that like instant gratification, LOL. Cute in solid colors, as well as verigated (which awesomely in the colors I have worked up, leads to a cute striped effect!) :)
For both versions, cast on 30 stitches on size 8 dpns, using your preferred cast on (I used the long-tail method)
Short version:
K1P1 rib for 15 rounds
K for 10 rounds
Bind off 8 stitches, continue knitting around
Cast on 8 stitches, continue knitting around
K 8 rounds
K2Tog y/o around
K 3 rounds
Bind off, Repeat for second mitt.
Long version:
K1P1 rib for 10 rounds
K for 30 rounds
Bind off 8 stitches, continue knitting around
Cast on 8 stitches, continue knitting around
K 8 rounds
K2Tog y/o around
K 3 rounds
Bind off, Repeat for second mitt.
*edit...forgot the y/o in the k2tog rounds...oops!
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For both versions, cast on 30 stitches on size 8 dpns, using your preferred cast on (I used the long-tail method)
Short version:
K1P1 rib for 15 rounds
K for 10 rounds
Bind off 8 stitches, continue knitting around
Cast on 8 stitches, continue knitting around
K 8 rounds
K2Tog y/o around
K 3 rounds
Bind off, Repeat for second mitt.
Long version:
K1P1 rib for 10 rounds
K for 30 rounds
Bind off 8 stitches, continue knitting around
Cast on 8 stitches, continue knitting around
K 8 rounds
K2Tog y/o around
K 3 rounds
Bind off, Repeat for second mitt.
*edit...forgot the y/o in the k2tog rounds...oops!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Blanket of Rassilon...finished the seal!!
I finally finished the Seal of Rassilon motif on my Blanket of Rassilon! (see the other posts for how this project progressed;) I'm really glad I challenged myself with this one...doing crochet intarsia and teaching myself to carry colors so that the work is 'finished' on both sides...I do believe that I will be trying more projects like this in the future!
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Cabled Mitts
Fingerless gloves are all the rage, it seems. My daughters can't seem to get enough pairs, and are always asking for more. I wanted to challenge myself a little bit, so this is a design I worked up after their latest request.
Cabled Mitts
Hook size G
Worsted weight yarn
Right Hand
Ch 30 join with a sl st being careful not to twist the chain
R1 Ch 2 (count as a dc now and throughout), dc in next ch and in each ch around , join with a sl st
R2 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc (front post double chain) around next 2 dc, dc 2 , fpdc around next 2 dc, dc 12, join with a sl st
R3 Ch 2, dc 11, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch (front post triple chain) around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 12, join with a sl st
R4 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R5 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R6 Ch 2, dc 11, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 12, join with a sl st
R7 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R8 Ch 2, decrease next 2 sts together, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 9, decrease next 2 sts together, dc in last dc, join with a sl st
R9 Ch 2, dc 10, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 11, join with a sl st
R10 Ch 2, decrease next 2 sts together, dc 8, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 8, decrease next 2 sts together, dc in last dc, join with a sl st
R11 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R12 Ch 2, dc 9, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 10, join with a sl st
R13 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R14 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R15 Ch 2, dc 9, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 4, (2dc in next st)twice, dc 4, join with a sl st
R16 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 4, ch 4, dc 4, join with a sl st
R17 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 4, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc 4, join with a sl st
R18 Ch 2, dc 9, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 4, (decrease next 2 sts together)twice, dc 4, join with a sl st
R19 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R20 Ch1, work sc’s around, bind off and weave in ends.
Left Hand
Ch 30 join with a sl st being careful not to twist the chain
R1 Ch 2, dc in next ch and in each ch around , join with a sl st
R2 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc (front post double crochet) around next 2 dc, dc 2 , fpdc around next 2 dc, dc 12, join with a sl st
R3 Ch 2, dc 11, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch (front post triple chain) around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 12, join with a sl st
R4 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R5 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R6 Ch 2, dc 11, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 12, join with a sl st
R7 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R8 Ch 2, decrease next 2 sts together, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 9, decrease next 2 sts together, dc in last dc, join with a sl st
R9 Ch 2, dc 10, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 11, join with a sl st
R10 Ch 2, decrease next 2 sts together, dc 8, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 8, decrease next 2 sts together, dc in last dc, join with a sl st
R11 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R12 Ch 2, dc 9, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 10, join with a sl st
R13 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R14 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R15 Ch 2, dc 3, (2dc in next st)twice, dc 4, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts, Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 9, join with a sl st
R16 Ch 2, dc 3, ch 4, dc 4, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 9, join with a sl st
R17 Ch 2, dc 3, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc 4,fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 9, join with a sl st
R18 Ch 2, dc 9, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 4, (decrease next 2 sts together)twice, dc 4, join with a sl st
R19 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R20 Ch1, work sc’s around, bind off and weave in ends.
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Cabled Mitts
Hook size G
Worsted weight yarn
Right Hand
Ch 30 join with a sl st being careful not to twist the chain
R1 Ch 2 (count as a dc now and throughout), dc in next ch and in each ch around , join with a sl st
R2 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc (front post double chain) around next 2 dc, dc 2 , fpdc around next 2 dc, dc 12, join with a sl st
R3 Ch 2, dc 11, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch (front post triple chain) around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 12, join with a sl st
R4 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R5 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R6 Ch 2, dc 11, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 12, join with a sl st
R7 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R8 Ch 2, decrease next 2 sts together, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 9, decrease next 2 sts together, dc in last dc, join with a sl st
R9 Ch 2, dc 10, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 11, join with a sl st
R10 Ch 2, decrease next 2 sts together, dc 8, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 8, decrease next 2 sts together, dc in last dc, join with a sl st
R11 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R12 Ch 2, dc 9, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 10, join with a sl st
R13 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R14 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R15 Ch 2, dc 9, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 4, (2dc in next st)twice, dc 4, join with a sl st
R16 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 4, ch 4, dc 4, join with a sl st
R17 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 4, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc 4, join with a sl st
R18 Ch 2, dc 9, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working behind the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 4, (decrease next 2 sts together)twice, dc 4, join with a sl st
R19 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R20 Ch1, work sc’s around, bind off and weave in ends.
Left Hand
Ch 30 join with a sl st being careful not to twist the chain
R1 Ch 2, dc in next ch and in each ch around , join with a sl st
R2 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc (front post double crochet) around next 2 dc, dc 2 , fpdc around next 2 dc, dc 12, join with a sl st
R3 Ch 2, dc 11, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch (front post triple chain) around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 12, join with a sl st
R4 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R5 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R6 Ch 2, dc 11, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 12, join with a sl st
R7 Ch 2, dc 11, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 12, join with a sl st
R8 Ch 2, decrease next 2 sts together, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 9, decrease next 2 sts together, dc in last dc, join with a sl st
R9 Ch 2, dc 10, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 11, join with a sl st
R10 Ch 2, decrease next 2 sts together, dc 8, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 8, decrease next 2 sts together, dc in last dc, join with a sl st
R11 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R12 Ch 2, dc 9, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 10, join with a sl st
R13 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R14 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R15 Ch 2, dc 3, (2dc in next st)twice, dc 4, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts, Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 9, join with a sl st
R16 Ch 2, dc 3, ch 4, dc 4, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 9, join with a sl st
R17 Ch 2, dc 3, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc 4,fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 9, join with a sl st
R18 Ch 2, dc 9, skip the next 4 sts, work fptrch around the next 2 sts,. Ch 2, Working in front of the 2 previous stitches work 2 fptrch around the 2 skipped fpdc’s. Skip back to the other side of the cable twist, dc 4, (decrease next 2 sts together)twice, dc 4, join with a sl st
R19 Ch 2, dc 9, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 2 in ch 2 space, fpdc around next 2 sts, dc 10, join with a sl st
R20 Ch1, work sc’s around, bind off and weave in ends.
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From Pimp Daddy Felted Fuschia Fedora to...Willy Wonka!
My eldest daughter wanted a hat...she browsed through Ravelry with me and we came across this pattern for a Pimp Daddy Felted Fuschia Fedora. She really didn't want a fedora, though...she wanted a hat like Willy Wonka (!!!), so after felting it, we formed it over a large coffee can and set it over a heater vent to dry.
before felting...
and after(the heart buckle belt was Kayla's addition)...
and in action on my beautiful dd...
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before felting...
and after(the heart buckle belt was Kayla's addition)...
and in action on my beautiful dd...
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More progress on the Blanket of Rassilon!
Gosh this is turning out so nicely, if I do say so myself! Already a fan of knotwork designs (truely I adore knotwork designs...I find them fascinating), the fact that this one is from one of my favorite sci-fi tv programs of all time totally tickles my inner geek, LOL.
Here is what I have done so far...
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Here is what I have done so far...
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Progress on the Blanket of Rassilon!
I really have to concentrate on the chart and the action of the yarn, but this is going a lot faster than I had thought it would. I am almost 1/2 way done with the seal motif. I haven't quite decided how I am going to edge it...I'm thinking just rounds of sc squared at the corners...worked I suppose until I decide it is 'just right' LOL. The great thing about the chart, though is that I will be able to use it for other crafts...it will be great for knit, for cross-stitch and needlepoint...I may even have to give Tunisian intarsia crochet a shot, LOL.
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