Confession...

I must confess, well sort of. I love to knit. I love to create new critters, and toys. But even more I love to give them away.

Few weeks ago, I had a small visitor. She came and asked me to knit her Kuky, the bear. Then she returned and asked for another toy. She looked through my pile of yarn, and picked some. She told me, I want a sheep in these colors, the sheep needs a pacifier and the sheep's name will be Timmy. I really didn't have time to knit. Life got busy with other things. But she was persistent, every time she came for a visit she asked: "Where is my sheep?"

I couldn't resist, I just had to knit the sheep. When she came the next time, I gave her the sheep. She looked at me, took it, hugged the sheep in her arms, and smiled. That was it. No words, just the smile and a hug.

I know, I can't go to a yarn store and buy a new yarn with a smile or hug, but sometimes these little gestures are the best rewards that we can receive.

Thank you for visiting.

Knitting Pattern for Cat

This is the Knitting pattern for Cat.
It's fairly simple and easy pattern, knitted in the round. The finished toy is approximately 10" (25cm) tall. The knitting pattern is available on Ravelry or could be purchased by clicking on this pattern.

How to make same length fringes

Pick a sturdy object in the size of desired length for the fringes. I have used a plastic pencil box, but a cardboard can work the same.











Wrap the yarn around the object.













Cut the yarn with scissors on one side.






























Take two pieces of cut yarn and bend in half. With a crochet hook pull about half of the yarn through the edge of scarf. Pull the ends of yarn through the eye and make a knot.

Knitting Pattern for Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy scarves

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy scarves
by Stana D. S.
These are very basic patterns, but the results are delightful and warm.
Yarn: 1 or 2 balls of medium or sport weight yarn. The yarn needs to be soft to the touch and very colorful, preferable in the child's favorite colors.
Recommended Needles size: For these scarves I have used US#7/4.5mm. I personally usually use one size smaller than the yarn manufacture recommends.
Notions: Scissors, crochet hook.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Decide which pattern to use and cast on 20sts. Begin to work.
Pattern # 1:
Knit all rows.
Pattern #2:
Row 1: *Knit 1, Purl 1; repeat from *
Row 2: *Purl 1, Knit 1; repeat from *
Repeat these 2 rows.
Pattern # 3:
Row 1: *Knit 2, Purl 2; repeat from *
Row 2: *Knit 2, Purl 2; repeat from *
Row 3: *Purl 2, Knit 2; repeat from *
Row 4: * Purl 2, Knit2; repeat from *
Repeat these 4rows.
Pattern # 4:
Row 1: *Knit 4, Purl 4; repeat from *
Row 2: *Purl 4, Knit 4; repeat from *
Row 3: *Knit 4, Purl 4; repeat from *
Row 4: *Purl 4, Knit 4; repeat from *
Row 5: *Purl 4, Knit 4; repeat from *
Row 6: *Knit 4, Purl 4; repeat from *
Row 7: *Purl 4, Knit 4; repeat from *
Row 8: * Knit 4, Purl 4; repeat from *
Repeat these 8rows.
This pattern makes a small checker squares.

Keep knitting until desired length is reached. To make the scarves more texture interesting change the various patterns: For example knit 5" (12.7cm) in pattern #1, switch to pattern # 3 for the next 10" (25.4cm), switch back to pattern #1 for the next 5" (12.7cm), switch to pattern # 3 for the next 10" (25.4cm). The last pattern used should be the same as the first pattern, just to keep the symmetry. The changing of the patterns will make the knitting less boring and monotonous.
The scarves I have knitted are around 50" (127cm) long and 5.5" (14cm) wide.

Finishing: Cut the yarn for fringes. Take two pieces of cut yarn and bend in half.With a crochet hook pull about half of the yarn through the edge of scarf. Pull the ends of yarn through the eye and make a knot. For easy way to have all fringes cut the same lenght check out my next post.

Copyright: This pattern was design and written by Stana D. S.
The pattern is for personal use only. The finished items may not be sold for profit, except for charity purposes.
Please acknowledge the author. Thank you.

Sockeaters....

Have you ever wondered what happens to all those missing socks?

Well, we captured them and managed to take a picture.

Here they are - The Sockeaters.

Thank you for visiting. (And I mean it, really)

PS: The knitting pattern will be available in the near future.

Cats or Dogs?

that is the question.....
I have created both, just because.
Now I am trying to write the pattern. Which one should I do first? The cats or the dogs?
The answer to this question will be revealed soon.

Thank you for visiting.

Tulip Hat

This is my last (for now) flower inspired hat. I took several photos of tulips in bloom this spring. The design for my Tulip hat was inspired by these images.

You can see in the background the image I took in the spring, and in front is the Tulip hat.

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Knitting pattern for Huggalufs baby

When I knitted few Huggalufs, it occurred to me that they needed a baby. I created a small Huggaluf baby. The Huggaluf baby can be on its own, or could accompany the adult version of Huggaluf.

The knitting pattern for Huggaluf baby is also available on Ravelry, and can be purchased by clicking on this button.