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Hand Knitted Things: Channel Island Cast On. This cast on method makes an attractive edging for many types of item.

Hand Knitted Things: Channel Island Cast On

It is a lot easier to do than it looks. Try practicing with chunky needles, say 6mm, and some left over chunky yarn. I've opted for starting with a slip knot using the double thickness yarn but you can start with a slip knot using the single thickness yarn. I also found it is better to follow the cast on row with a few rows of knit stitch to stop the edge from "curling". Just experiment and see what works for you...I used this cast on method for some fingerless gloves in the previous post click here to see. Tip - remember to do the "yarn over" in between each stitch. If you would like more detailed instructions, have a look at this very good YouTube video by oftroy, click here. 1.Start with a long tail. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Knit a Shaun the Sheep Nintendo DS case. Since he first appeared in 'Wallace and Gromit: A Close Shave', Shaun the Sheep has become one of the nation's favourite animated characters, now with his own TV programme and lots of other items, from alarm clocks to snowglobes to lunch bags.

Knit a Shaun the Sheep Nintendo DS case

Shaun's also about to star in his second Nintendo DS game: 'Shaun the Sheep: Off His Head', where he's on the hunt for the farmer's toupee so that he can go on a date. Add to the fun by making this cute Shaun the Sheep DS case to go with it. A free pattern for 2012. Another year is coming to an end, and I want to thank all of you for following me and encouraging me to keep up my blog.

A free pattern for 2012

When I started it almost two years ago, I never imagined I would still be crocheting and writing new patterns today. I wish you all a very happy and successful 2012. I know there are already lots of owl amigurumi patterns available, but I like to think that this one is a little different. Its oval bottom gives it a nice cushiony shape, great for cuddling. And the crocheted eyes cannot be pulled off. Organic yarn and the fact that this pattern does not use any buttons or beads makes this a suitable toy for babies and young children. Pictures Of Celebrities Off-Duty And During Their Time Off - Sky Living HD. Saartje's Fleeglized Bootie. These adorable booties are the invention of a clever Dutch knitter named Saartje.

Saartje's Fleeglized Bootie

They were irresistible, until I read the directions. Urk! Seams! And zillions of ends, too, whine. Then I got to thinking that the pattern would be easy enough to adapt to the Fleegle Seamless Method. Free Baby Mary Jane Booties Knitting Patterns" These soft-and-silky booties are as cute as a classic pair of Mary Janes.

Free Baby Mary Jane Booties Knitting Patterns"

Knit in the softest cashmere blend, they make a perfect foot covering for baby. Size 0-6 months Foot length: Approximately 3 inches (7.5cm) Ankle: Approximately 4 inches (10cm) circumference with strap buttoned What You'll Need Yarn: Sport weight yarn, 137 yards [125m] We used: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% merino wool, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 137 yards [125 meters] per 50g skein): #605 (blue), #506 (yellow), #601 (pink), 1 skein per pair Needles: US size 3 (3.25mm) Notions: Stitch holder; tapestry needle; 2 small buttons, about 1/4-1/2" (6-1.3cm); sewing needle and thread to match yarn Gauge 24 stitches and 52 rows=4" (10cm)

Russian join. Several readers have e-mailed recently, asking how to work in ends.

Russian join

This has also been a recurrent subject on several knitting boards. IMHO, the best way to deal with ends is not to create any. Stripey Owl Baby Rattle. On Saturday evening I finished this soft rattle toy I’ve been making for my lovely little nephew, Isaac.

Stripey Owl Baby Rattle

I am really pleased with how it has turned out and I’m thinking of making a second one in more girly colours for Emma. I hope Isaac enjoys playing with it when he’s a little bigger! I am still very new to writing my own crochet patterns, so again I hope I haven’t made any errors and apologise in advance if I have! I know many of you find photo tutorials really helpful and I would love to create one for you but I’m afraid I am just not organised enough. My crochet is carried out so sporadically through out the day it is amazing enough I can keep track of my designs! Materials: various colours aran weight cotton yarn, I used Rico Creative Cotton Aran 3.5mm hook needle thread polyester toy stuffing rattle (I used a tiny plastic container with some beads, but little jingle bells would work well) Bodych44, ss in first ch to form a ring.

R49) ch1, 1dc in next 21 sts, ss in ch-1 to close round. Twist Collective Spring 2012.

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How to... Purl soho. Ravelry. Shops. Lovenordic Design Blog. You will probably recognise her name, Ingibjörg Hanna Bjarnadóttir.

Lovenordic Design Blog

She is the creative talent behind the Raven coat hanger - one of the most recognisable design items to emerge from the Icelandic design world. She lives and works in Iceland and was very happy to spend some time answering my questions which she answered honestly from deep within. I enjoyed learning about Ingibjörgs talents, inspirations and favourite things....I'm sure you will too, so here goes... Samantha: What is your education/background? Ingibjörg: I studied graphic design in Iceland Academy of the Arts and worked as a graphic designer for a few years. Samantha: Tell me some things that you like?

Ingibjörg: I like the rain, sun, snow, the smell of the ocean, cappuccino, dried fish, chocolate, love, friendship.... Samantha: ...and some things that you dislike? Ingibjörg: I dislike litter, pollution, evil, arguing, road rage, war, the taste of seaweed, hate and prejudice...