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.

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