Monday, August 31, 2009

Patterns for CiDAmi accessories

If you have seen my display at any of the shows you've seen the little accessories that I knit up for the display. I got a lot of requests for instructions so I am posting them here. They are all simple instructions and use the same needles that you use for the Ami's with the exception of the pond.
INNERTUBE (2 colors): With color A, CO 18, divide onto 3 dp needles to join
*knit 18 rnds
switch to B, knit 1 rnd, p 6 rnds*
Switch to A, repeat from * to * 4 more times
Bind off, stuff and sew ends together to form circle
BEACH BALL (4 colors): With color A, CO 2 sts, worked in rows
Working in stockinette st, increase 1 st on each end every knit row until you have 12 sts
Work 5 rows of stockinette
Decrease 1 st each knit row until you have 2 sts remaining.
Bind Off
Repeat these instructions for each color. You will have 4 sections when finished. Sew together into ball. Stuff before closing completely.
WATER WINGS (1 color): CO 10 sts, divide onto 3 dp needles 3/4/3 to join
knit 28 rnds
Bind off
Bind off, stuff and sew ends together to form circle
TIRE SWING (2 colors, you will need a small crochet): With color A, CO 14 sts, divide onto 3 dp needles to join.
Knit 70 rnds
Bind off, stuff and sew ends together to form circle
With color B and small crochet hook, chain approximately 80 sts (or desired length). Finish off and repeat 2 more times.
Tie the crochet chains around tire at 1/3 intervals.
POND (3 colors) The pond is felted using Frog Tree worsted weight wool and size 10.5 dp needles, switching to 10.5 circular once it gets large enough: With color A (blue), CO 8 sts, divide evenly onto 4 dp needles to join
Increase 8 sts evenly every other rnd until you have 144 sts total
Switch to color B (tan) and continue increasing 8 sts evenly every other rnd until you have 184 sts total
Switch to color C (green) and continue increasing 8 sts evenly every other rnd until you have 208 sts total.
Bind off and felt. Optional: Add needlefelt waves and grass to add more dimension to pond.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Ewe Fashions Errata in sock pattern

Errata
Sock pattern:
Under the gusset instructions, repeat rnds 1-2 until 28 sts remain.
Toe: before beginning kitchener you will have 6 sts on each needle.
Hat:
Last rnd of hat is [k2tog] around (8 sts)

Sunday, July 5, 2009

CiDAmis

These are so much fun! I have several coming out. Each has a wire armature to make them completely poseable. I'm selling them in a kit which includes the wire, eyes, and felt (if required).




Sunday, May 24, 2009

Fuzz E Wuzz E

These cute little bears are so soft and cuddly. They are made with Frog Tree Sport Weight Alpaca and then brushed to a lovable fuzziness after you are finished knitting.

Slip Stitch for Peace


The peace sign is the new black for this year. This design is created by switching colors every row and slipping stitches so you never have to carry more than one color at a time. Uses sock weight yarn.

Ewe Knit Fashions



I was having so much fun with the sheep pattern, I couldn't resist making accessories for her. The Ewe Knit Fashions Pattern includes the hat, socks & sweater. They are all made with sock weight yarn so it's a good opportunity to use your sock yarn scraps!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Ewe Knittin'

This knittin' Ewe is so cute! She is made with a skein of Plymouth Yarn Heaven/Yellow and a cream 100% wool (sample is Ella Rae). Comes in a kit with the eyes and the little bamboo knitting needles.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

SocMocs


These fun slippers are knit in one piece with the slipper portion knit with 100% wool (feltable) and the sock portion knit with a 75/25 acrylic/wool blend so that it won't felt. Pattern is for ladies sizes sm/med/lrg.

Sheepy Trim Hat

This cute felted hat is made with Frog Tree Meriboo as the base yarn and Heaven by Plymouth (yellow) for the trim. It mimics the look of the suede hats that have become popular lately.