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Books that no knitter should be without... ever. Below are my top 5 books that every knitter should have in their craft library. Here is my selection of knitting books that I could not live without if I was forced to choose. Every knitter should have these books in their craft library, whether they are new to knittin
Knitting Fun for when you need a laugh | Knitting Puns | Knitting Jokes | Yarn Memes | Knitting Memes | Funny Quotes | Knit Like Granny
Knitting Fun for when you need a laugh | Knitting Puns | Knitting Jokes | Yarn Memes | Knitting Memes | Funny Quotes | Knit Like Granny
Knitting Fun for when you need a laugh | Knitting Puns | Knitting Jokes | Yarn Memes | Knitting Memes | Funny Quotes | Knit Like Granny
Knitting Fun for when you need a laugh | Knitting Puns | Knitting Jokes | Yarn Memes | Knitting Memes | Funny Quotes | Knit Like Granny
Knitting Fun for when you need a laugh | Knitting Puns | Knitting Jokes | Yarn Memes | Knitting Memes | Funny Quotes | Knit Like Granny
Tell me, how could I NOT knit this girl ( Venus of Willendorf Images ), after I found this pattern? The original Venus of Willendorf was found 1908 in Austria, and was made of limestone. You can read more about her here. I really wanted for my Venus to look like stone, and I wanted to use rustic looking handspun for her, to make her extra special. I had some light grey Coopworth in my fiber stash, it must have been one of the first fiber packages I ever bought in 2007. Nasty stuff, as it turned out. Not well prepared at all, but I got enough yarn out of it, to knit my giant Big Momma Venus! I modified her head a little, to look more like the real one. pattern: Venus de Merino by Lara Breese of Dark Twist. or as Ravelry instant download yarn: Coopworth handspun, ~ 80yds (including what you need for sewing) needle: 3.25mm DP (I used smaller needles, than the yarn would call for, to get a tight knit fabric) size : of Big Momma Venus: 9.25" high 8" wide - yes she's bigger than the real one start-finish: Feb. 17-18 *** yarn: handspun "Silver Dollar", 3-ply, (spun this about a year ago, and had it left over from my dad's birthday scarf; needles: 2.75mm DP size: of the little ones: 6" high, 4.5" wide start-finish: Feb. 19-20 (was kind of obsessed and made 3 in two days) *** The little ones are meant as "Good Luck" charms for my family. :o) I'm keeping the big one for myself. Fiber: Gemini Fibers, bought in 2007, my first fiber bought for spinning, I was looking for the cheapest fiber so I could practice spinning on my spindle; thankfully I didn't bother with it too much and moved on to better fiber, because I would not have continued spinning, and given up on it, because it was so frustrating to spin. A lot of veggetable matter and nibs. I think this fiber, prepared better would not be so bad at all. Content: light grey Coopworth Weight: 200g yardage: I wanted to spin it thicker as normal for me, and filled one bobbin; it was a disaster, kept it as singles; tried again and made 2 skeins 71yds each WPI: 11 Ply: navajo plied ***
At over 20cm tall, Sherbet is just the right size for children to hug. While the patchwork effect looks complicated, it...
As I’m in the season of finishing up a few loose ends (like here, here, and here) whether it be sewing or knitting, I pulled out an old project from my knitting closet (aka linen closet) last week, determined on finishing it up. And finish it I did: It’s sooo green! I’m really not certainContinue reading
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All Final Fantasy fans are well familiar with this bouncy, lightening fast, prickly pal! And now you can knit one of your own. Except he won’t be so bouncy, fast, or prickly... But he will be cute and snuggly! Maybe you can knit this little guy so he can keep you company on your next battle! Materials Needles*: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles or DPNs Size F crochet hook (optional) Gauge: Not super important Yarn*: Malabrigo Rios in Lettuce (or any worsted weight yarn you prefer) Scrap black yarn Skills: Basic crochet techniques (optional) Etc: Darning needle, Polyfil (or whatever stuffing you prefer) *You can use whatever yarn weight or needle size that you want to get whatever size cactuar you want. Mine came out to be roughly 11 inches, but if you wanted a smaller one, you could easily use fingering yarn and size 4 needles, or if you wanted a bigger one, bulky yarn and size 10 or 11. I just listed the size and weight above because that’s what I used in the cactaur pictured. :) Abrbeviations Kfb: Knit the stitch through the front of the stitch, and then knit into the back of the same stitch M1: You can use whatever method you want, but for mine, I just lifted the bar in between the stitch on the left needle and the stitch on my right needle, and put that stitch on my left needle and knit lifted bar as if it were a stitch. You only do this stitch early in the round so you won’t really be able to see any difference if you use another method. LLI: Knit one stitch, then knit into the left leg of the stitch of the row below it RRI: Knit into the right leg of the stitch of the row below the next stitch to be knit then knit the next stitch SI: Slip stitch from left needle to right needle K2tog: Knit two stitches together P2tog: Purl two stitches together Skp: Slip stitch, knit stitch, then pass slipped stitch over knitted stitch Notes This pattern is knit in 5 pieces: the body and the four legs. I crocheted his eyes and mouth which I’ll include the instructions for, but if you would rather embroider them or cut out some black felt and sew that on, go for it. Pattern Body: CO 8. Join in round. Round 1: Kfb all Round 2: *K1, m1, p1, repeat from* Round 3: *K2, p1, repeat from * Round 4: *K1, m1, k1, p1, repeat from * Round 5: *K3, p1, repeat from * Round 6: *K2, LLI, p1, repeat from * Round 7: *K4, p1, repeat from * Round 8: *RLI, k4, p1, repeat from * Round 9: *K5, p1, repeat from * Round 10: *K5, lift purl bump directly below purl stitch on left needle and lift onto left needle, p2, repeat from * Round 11: *K5, p2, repeat from * Repeat Round 11 until piece measures 10 inches. Stuff body with the stuffing of your choosing and kind of roll him in your hands to keep it from getting lumpy. Now we decrease! Decrease 1: *K5, p2tog, repeat from * Decrease 2: *K5, p1, repeat from * Decrease 3: *Skp, k3, p1, repeat from * Decrease 4: *K4, p1, repeat from * Decrease 5: *K2, k2tog, p1, repeat from * Decrease 6: *K3, p1, repeat from * Decrease 7: *K1, k2tog, p1, repeat from * Decrease 8: *K2, p1, repeat from * Decrease 9: *K2tog, p1, repeat from * Decrease 10: *K2tog, repeat from * Stuff a little more stuffing in through the hole to fill out this end a bit more evenly if needed. Cut yarn and draw through the remaining stitches. Tie and weave yarn into the body. Legs (Make 4): CO 20. Join in round. Knit for 1.5 inches. We are working the legs as if they were little socks, so this is the point where we are going to divide the stitches in half and work the heal rows. K10 stitches, place remaining ten on another needle (or let them hang on the cord if you are using circular needles) and let them hang there for a while. Turn work. Row 1: Sl 1, p9 Row 2: Sl 1, k9 Repeat Rows 1 & 2 three times. Knit Row 1 again. Row 1: K7, skp, turn Row 2: Slip 1, p4, p2tog, turn Row 3: Slip 1, k4, skp, turn Row 4: Slip 1, k4, p2tog Row 5: Knit all 6 heel stitches Now we are going to turn that heel! Pick up the slipped stitches along the heel rows we just knit (there should be 4) , and also pick up the little bar between the stitches of the heel row and the stitches you are picking up. (I know this sounds weird, but it helps fill in the little hole that likes to pop up in this area!) Knit 3 of those stitches through the back loop (when they are twisted like this it makes it look less “holey” once it is stuffed) and knit the last stitch plus the little bar you picked up together. Then knit the ten we left hanging earlier. (We are now joining it all back into the round, see?) Now pick up the little bar between the stitch you just knit and the stitches you are about to pick up, then knit it together with the first stitch you pick up. Pick up the remaining 3 stitches from the other side of the heel rows and knit those through the back loop. At this point I was using two needles. I had my 6 heel stitches plus the 8 picked up stitches on one needle (14 stitches total) and the other ten stitches on the second needle, with my round marker just before the 14 stitch needle. Now we are going to decrease back down to 20 stitches. Round 1: K12, skp, k2tog, k10 Round 2: K2tog, skp, K18 Now just knit in the round until length from the heel to your needles is 2.5 inches. Then we decrease: Decrease 1: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * Decrease 2: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * Decrease 3: *K1 k2tog, repeat from * Cut yarn, draw through remaining stitches, tie off and weave yarn in. Stuff arms and attach to cactaur at pictured in whatever method you prefer. Eyes (Make 2): Using the crochet hook, chain 3 stitches and join in round. Single crochet 7 times into the circle. Cut yarn, tie off, and stitch onto the body as pictured using your preferred method. Mouth: Using the crochet hook, chain 7. Single crochet around the chain, doing 3 single crochets into last stitch when turning around the corners. Cut yarn, tie off, and stitch onto the body as pictured using your preferred method. Spikes Insert the crochet hook into the cactuar’s head. Leaving a long tail, pull a loop through the cactaur. Now hold the working yarn with the tail (essentially holding the yarn double. Chain 5. Cut yarn, pull ends through the last loop, tie off and trip ends. Repeat twice across the cactaur’s heads as pictured! [Sorry if my crochet instructions aren’t great. I’m a casual crocheter, but these are pretty simple shapes so I hope my instructions aren’t confusing.] That’s it!! Weave in all your ends and enjoy!
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Voilà, le deuxième patron de Collection Québec est maintenant disponible! Pour cette jupe, je me suis inspiré des fleurs qu’on trouve dans les champs l’été, comme les trèfles, les épilobes, les épervières, les achillées, et aussi d’une photographie prise par William James Topley. Dans la…
The Berroco design studio has been a whirlwind of activity since Cirilia’s last post. The fall 2011 season of photography is under our belts, Cirilia has packed up and said good bye, and her…
Tell me, how could I NOT knit this girl ( Venus of Willendorf Images ), after I found this pattern? The original Venus of Willendorf was found 1908 in Austria, and was made of limestone. You can read more about her here. I really wanted for my Venus to look like stone, and I wanted to use rustic looking handspun for her, to make her extra special. I had some light grey Coopworth in my fiber stash, it must have been one of the first fiber packages I ever bought in 2007. Nasty stuff, as it turned out. Not well prepared at all, but I got enough yarn out of it, to knit my giant Big Momma Venus! I modified her head a little, to look more like the real one. pattern: Venus de Merino by Lara Breese of Dark Twist. or as Ravelry instant download yarn: Coopworth handspun, ~ 80yds (including what you need for sewing) needle: 3.25mm DP (I used smaller needles, than the yarn would call for, to get a tight knit fabric) size : of Big Momma Venus: 9.25" high 8" wide - yes she's bigger than the real one start-finish: Feb. 17-18 *** yarn: handspun "Silver Dollar", 3-ply, (spun this about a year ago, and had it left over from my dad's birthday scarf; needles: 2.75mm DP size: of the little ones: 6" high, 4.5" wide start-finish: Feb. 19-20 (was kind of obsessed and made 3 in two days) *** The little ones are meant as "Good Luck" charms for my family. :o) I'm keeping the big one for myself. Fiber: Gemini Fibers, bought in 2007, my first fiber bought for spinning, I was looking for the cheapest fiber so I could practice spinning on my spindle; thankfully I didn't bother with it too much and moved on to better fiber, because I would not have continued spinning, and given up on it, because it was so frustrating to spin. A lot of veggetable matter and nibs. I think this fiber, prepared better would not be so bad at all. Content: light grey Coopworth Weight: 200g yardage: I wanted to spin it thicker as normal for me, and filled one bobbin; it was a disaster, kept it as singles; tried again and made 2 skeins 71yds each WPI: 11 Ply: navajo plied ***
The fall 2012 edition of Jane Austen Knits — a special publication of Interweave Knits — is now available on newsstands and for digital download. This is the third volume of this fun se…
Voila la Physalis est transformé.... Ce modèle chez Ravelry utilise le même point et hop on clic.... 50g de Physalis de Graine de laine col. 10 aig.3mm Jolie couleur, specialement choisi pour aller avec mes bottes, il me faut peut-être le bonnet aussi.......
Knitting Fun for when you need a laugh | Knitting Puns | Knitting Jokes | Yarn Memes | Knitting Memes | Funny Quotes | Knit Like Granny
Knitting Fun for when you need a laugh | Knitting Puns | Knitting Jokes | Yarn Memes | Knitting Memes | Funny Quotes | Knit Like Granny
What if I told you that you could make money in knit design?Think about this… How often do you talk about knitting? Like… your go-to yarn, your favorite stitch, that […]
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Doom scrolling will not buy you time. Find more time for your hobbies if you really want them. Have you ever sat in the staff room scrolling through your social media feeds and when you look up it's suddenly time to go back to work? Or have you been rushing around doing everything and find there's no time for you at t
Knitting Fun for when you need a laugh | Knitting Puns | Knitting Jokes | Yarn Memes | Knitting Memes | Funny Quotes | Knit Like Granny
Knitting Fun for when you need a laugh | Knitting Puns | Knitting Jokes | Yarn Memes | Knitting Memes | Funny Quotes | Knit Like Granny
The new home of Confessions of a Yarnho! I am so very excited about having my own website that I could bust wide open. For those that are new here welcome! If you know someone that would enjoy the blog please share because I love making new fiber friends. I am the GG in GGmadeit … Welcome to GGmadeit.com Read More »
I designed this shrug because I thought it would be a good garment to donate to women’s’ shelters. It is one-size fits all, so it’s great for donations when you don’t know the size of the recipient.
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I've finished knitting this little puppy his very own knitted blanket... And that, my friends, is the completion of my Ravelympics projects for this year! This pattern "Wrap me up Puppies" is also from the book Itty Bitty Toys. I just love this book. This is now the 3rd pattern I've knit from it. I'm pretty sure that Susan B. Anderson is a toy knitting genius. My daughter absolutely loves putting her stuffed animals and dolls to bed. That is by far her favorite playtime activity. From the first time I flipped through this pattern book, I knew that this is a toy that I would definitely make one day. I just love how you can wrap this little blanket around and fasten it up like a little puppy burrito. Very clever. This puppy and blanket only took a few days to knit, and was the easiest toy out of the 3 to make. I would definitely consider making this one again. My daughter is of course thrilled to add puppy to her knitted toy collection.. ...which is growing quite large these days...
