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Did I Mention, Free Pattern?

March 18, 2013 in knit, pattern | No comments

This is why i rock.

Other then the obvious reasons, I have had official confirmation from a good source.

If you have not heard the knitting podcast Skein after Skein, you are missing out. Two fun, down to earth, everyday knitters talk about their projects, likes and dislikes from sunny Cali.

This week one of my patterns made the faves list! oh, and this is the part YOU should be excited about, it is FREE!

The Remnant Afghan was designed to be made with leftover yarns. Double your worsted weight yarns and use big needles to make it a much faster project then it looks. I have made two of these and they are my children’s favorite to snuggle under on the couch.

Check out the free blanket pattern here, and share it with your friends! Need to learn how to knit? Make sure to check out my video tutorials on youtube!

Golf, Baby!

March 6, 2013 in etsy, golf, knit | No comments

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Remember those adult men we married? Well, they weren’t as grown up as we thought they were.

Not that i didn’t realize that in my own marriage, but it has snuck its way into my business. How you may ask? I have seen a DRAMATIC increase in the number of requests for golf club covers made to look like characters from children’s shows. Yo Gabba Gabba and Sesame Street, Shrek and Despicable Me, all made into knit head covers for grown men.

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It’s not like Super Mario or Superman is such a “grown up” thing. I think comic book and video games have become so mainstream that we are willing to concede their part in our lives. The top ten box office movies are almost entirely superhero films. The Avengers (#3), Batman (#4 & #7), and Star Wars (#5 & #6) all appeal to men and boys.

So what do we do with these babies masquerading as adults? Feed their addiction, of course! Custom requests are always welcome.

Are you married to a man-child? share your stories in the comments section.

Free Pattern: Knit Dog Coat

February 14, 2013 in knit, pattern | 2 comments

This is my mom’s dog Paco. He is a Portugese Waterdog. He is also a growing puppy, always on the move. Being in the only dog in the family, and the only baby, you can imagine he is a little spoiled. He had to have a brand new handmade knit sweater from his favorite big sister.
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Materials:

Worsted Weight Acrylic Yarn (shown in Red Heart Camo)
Size 13 knitting needles
2 pieces of velcro
darning needle
sewing needle
thread
scissors

Gauge:

13 stitches = 4 inches


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Pattern:

with yarn doubled Cast on 56 stitches
k1 p1 across
continue for 3″

cast on an additional 4 stitches at the end of the next 2 rows
1)k1 p1 first 8 stitches, k48, k1 p1 to end of row
2)k1 p1 first 8 stitches, p48, k1 p1 to end of row
continue for 13″

 

1)k1 p1 first 8 stitches, k2to, k46, k1 p1 to end of row
2)k1 p1 first 8 stitches, p2to, p45, k1 p1 to end of rowcontinue in this way (decreasing after the first 8 stitches) until piece measures 19″

continue decreasing while knitting across in k1p1 pattern until piece measures 21″
be sure to knit the purls and purl the knits!

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pick up 6 stitches about halfway down on one side
knit until piece measures 3″
cast off

Sew in your ends and sew on your velcro and you are done!

Want to learn how to knit or need a refresher? be sure to check out my video tutorials on youtube.

Like this pattern? be sure to pin it and like it and everything else :)

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