images of winter…
a surprise gift!
It's Christmas at the shop and here's a little surprise just waiting for someone to buy…
or free pattern below!
or free pattern below!
Use sock yarn or 4 ply yarn in white (MC) and pink for tail feet and tail
you will also need two tiny toy eyes, or tiny seed beads or just embroidery thread worked as french knots and small amount of toy filling or spare yarn for stuffing.
Head, front legs,
body, back legs and tail make as one
piece
Using 2.5 mm (US size 1) needles
and yarn MC cast on 2 sts.
Next row (inc row)
(RS) (Knit into front and back of st - called Kfb), twice. (4 sts)
Next row (inc row)
(WS) *Purl into front, knit into back of st - called Pfkb, rep from *
across. (8 sts)
Next row (inc row)
(RS) (Kfb) twice, K4, (Kfb) twice. (12 sts)
Next row (inc row)
(WS) Pfkb, P to last st, Pfkb. (14 sts)
Next row (inc row)
(RS) Kfb, K to last st, Kfb. (16 sts)
Beg with a P row, cont in stocking st for 7 rows, so ending
with a WS row.
Top of head shaping
Next row (RS) K11,
turn.
Next row (WS) Sl1,
P5, turn.
Next row (RS) Sl1,
K4, turn.
Next row (WS) Sl1,
P3, turn.
Next row (RS) K9
sts across to end.
Next row (inc row)
(WS) (Pfkb) twice, P to last 2 sts, (Pfkb) twice. (20 sts)
Next row (inc row)
(RS) Kfb, K to last st, Kfb. (22 sts)
Beg with a P row, cont in stocking st for 3 rows, so ending
with a WS row.
Divide for front legs
Next row (RS) (Kfb)
three times, slip next 5 sts off needle onto a small safety pin, (Kfb) 6 times,
slip next 5 sts off needle onto a small safety pin, (Kfb) three times - keep
tension tight to avoid large gaps as you knit beneath the sts held on the pins.
(24 sts)
Beg with a P row, cont in stocking st for 3 rows, so ending
with a WS row.
Next row (inc row) (RS) K12,
M1, K12. (25 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Next row (inc row) (RS) K12,
M1, K1, M1, K12. (27 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Next row (inc row) (RS) K13,
M1, K1, M1, K13. (29 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Next row (inc row) (RS) K14,
M1, K1, M1, K14. (31 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Next row (inc row) (RS) K15,
M1, K1, M1, K15. (33 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Next row (inc row) (RS) K16,
M1, K1, M1, K16. (35 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Next row (dec row) (RS) K16,
K3 tog, K16. (33 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Next row (dec row) (RS) K15,
K3 tog, K15. (31 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Next row (dec row) (RS) K14,
K3 tog, K14. (29 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Next row (dec row) (RS) K13,
K3 tog, K13. (27 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Next row (dec row) (RS) K12,
K3 tog, K12. (25 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Divide for back legs
Next row (dec row) (RS) K3,
slip next 6 sts off needle onto a small safety pin, K7, slip next 6 sts off
needle onto a small safety pin, K3 - keep tension tight to avoid large gaps as
you purl in front of the sts held on the pins. (13 sts)
Next row (WS) P.
Divide for tail
Next row (dec row) (RS) (K2
tog) twice, K1, slip next 3 sts off needle onto a small safety pin, K1, (K2
tog) twice - keep tension tight to avoid too large a gap as you knit beneath
the sts held on the pin. (6 sts)
Break yarn, thread end through rem
sts, pull up tightly and secure thread.
Front legs
Slip 5 sts held on safety pins for
Front Legs onto 2 mm (US size 0) dpns. RS facing, rejoin pink yarn, K5 work
as i cord for 6 rows or until leg measures 1 inch.
Cast off.
Back legs
Slip 6 sts held on safety pins for
Back Legs onto 2 mm (US size 0) dpns. RS facing, rejoin pink yarn, K5 work as i cord for 6 rows or until leg measures 1 inch.
Cast off.
Tail
Slip 3 sts from safety pin onto
2mm (US size 0) dons rejoin pink yarn cont with i cord until tail measures about 3 inches.
Break yarn, thread end through rem
sts, pull up tightly and secure thread. Weave in the end to inside.
Ears make 2 alike
Using 2, 2 mm (US size 0) dpns
and yarn MC (main body colour) cast on 5 sts, leaving a long tail with which to
sew ear to head.
Next row (inc row)
(RS) Kfb, K3, Kfb. Turn. (7 sts)
Next row (WS) P. Turn.
Next row (dec row)
(RS) K2, K3 tog, K2. Turn. (5 sts)
Next row (WS) P. Turn.
Next row (inc row)
(RS) K1, K3 tog, K1. (3 sts)
Break yarn, thread end through rem
sts, pull up tightly and secure thread.
To make up
Following
the manufacturer’s guidelines snap eyes in place (if using) either side of the nose (or sew on beads or embroider french knots), stuff the mouse's head and body then sew backstitch, RS facing. Sew ears to top of the head.
Oversew to close any gaps left under the arms., Bend the fore legs un towards the body and sew in place as you can see in the photograph.
Happy Thanksgiving…
cousins! - It's all great - and grand…
Which reminds me - TA-DA! - it's our grand opening of our little shop by the sea in Cornwall - if you can come I would love to see you, here's your personal ticket, and hand you a glass of Glogg!
Which reminds me - TA-DA! - it's our grand opening of our little shop by the sea in Cornwall - if you can come I would love to see you, here's your personal ticket, and hand you a glass of Glogg!
New beginnings…
So sorry I've been away for so long,
But …and there's always a but!
… a very good friend and I are in the beginnings of opening a new shop - a real stone wall shop with a lilac front door - It's called Linen and Clay and will sell all Anna's lovely hand made goodies, her ceramics and sewn items and also my crochet and knit fripperies - here's the link to our Facebook page if you'd like to learn how we get on day by day… such excitement!
But …and there's always a but!
… a very good friend and I are in the beginnings of opening a new shop - a real stone wall shop with a lilac front door - It's called Linen and Clay and will sell all Anna's lovely hand made goodies, her ceramics and sewn items and also my crochet and knit fripperies - here's the link to our Facebook page if you'd like to learn how we get on day by day… such excitement!
on your marks…
get set
4 Christmas
with these four gift ideas to knit…
Buy all four of these Get-Set-Christmas patterns for the special price of US $13.00! - (normal price for all four is US $ 18.17)
4 Christmas
with these four gift ideas to knit…
Buy all four of these Get-Set-Christmas patterns for the special price of US $13.00! - (normal price for all four is US $ 18.17)
fluffy, furry freebies…
if you missed out on the sale - have these fur freebies on me…
mittens . .mule . ohhs n ahhs diaphanous stars
7 days - and maybe an extra £5.00 off! Oh my!
with this voucher code lovesummer14 - that's 20% off any of my patterns for the next seven days! Plus - if you're new to Etsy and wish to join this fantastic market place for free here's a link to £5.00 off your first purchase - Etsystore
Maybe you'll chose these guys?
Maybe you'll chose these guys?
money saving countdown…
Hey - it's the first September today…
that means only 21 days to go for this offer -
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- Offer ends 21September 2014 12.00 midday BST!
That includes this pattern… for frog
voucher code at Etsy and Ravelry lovesummer14 − 20% off all patterns
- Offer ends 21September 2014 12.00 midday BST!
That includes this pattern… for frog
what a star…
a quickie make for someone who is…
Here's how to…
Make 1 front and one back similarly
• Make 2ch
• 10 dc in ch 1
• 2dc in all stitches (20sts)
• 3dc, 2dc in next stitch * repeat (25sts)
• 4dc, 2dc in next stitch * repeat (30sts)
• Continue with 5,6,7 etc. dc between increases (or until the star is the size you want it to be) - this star has 50sts in total
• Star points:
• make ch 1 and turn the work
• 1dc in each of next 10 stitches, ch 1, turn
• 2dc tog, dc in next 6 sts, 2dc tog, ch 1, turn
• 1dc in each of next 8 stitches, ch 1, turn
• 2dc tog, dc in next 4 sts, 2dc tog, ch 1, turn
• 1dc in each of next 6 stitches, ch 1, turn
• 2dc tog, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc tog, ch 1, turn
• 1dc in each of next 4 stitches, ch 1, turn
• 2dc twice, ch 1, turn
• 1dc in each of next 2 stitches, ch 1, turn
• 2dc tog
• Now make 1 ch in each row end down the left side. Finish with a sl st in the 10th st from where you started the points
• Continue to make 4 more points in same way.
Sew front to back either by working dc sts all around through both thicknesses - stuffing before completing - or by back stitching (RS facing) leaving a gap then turning out through gap, stuffing and completing the seam sewing.
For mine I used a DK cotton with a 4.5mm hook (N.B - DC as english version =SC in US version)
Make 1 front and one back similarly
• Make 2ch
• 10 dc in ch 1
• 2dc in all stitches (20sts)
• 3dc, 2dc in next stitch * repeat (25sts)
• 4dc, 2dc in next stitch * repeat (30sts)
• Continue with 5,6,7 etc. dc between increases (or until the star is the size you want it to be) - this star has 50sts in total
• Star points:
• make ch 1 and turn the work
• 1dc in each of next 10 stitches, ch 1, turn
• 2dc tog, dc in next 6 sts, 2dc tog, ch 1, turn
• 1dc in each of next 8 stitches, ch 1, turn
• 2dc tog, dc in next 4 sts, 2dc tog, ch 1, turn
• 1dc in each of next 6 stitches, ch 1, turn
• 2dc tog, dc in next 2 sts, 2dc tog, ch 1, turn
• 1dc in each of next 4 stitches, ch 1, turn
• 2dc twice, ch 1, turn
• 1dc in each of next 2 stitches, ch 1, turn
• 2dc tog
• Now make 1 ch in each row end down the left side. Finish with a sl st in the 10th st from where you started the points
• Continue to make 4 more points in same way.
Sew front to back either by working dc sts all around through both thicknesses - stuffing before completing - or by back stitching (RS facing) leaving a gap then turning out through gap, stuffing and completing the seam sewing.
For mine I used a DK cotton with a 4.5mm hook (N.B - DC as english version =SC in US version)
Summer sale - just to say…
Yay!
at last (long, long last!) my webshop is actively waiting for your comments and browsing… it's called egg and spoon and basically is a collection of my homemade bits and bobs - a step aside (but not away from) my patterns - AND IT'S HERE (sorry for shouting!)
Happy hoppy Easter folks!!
Oh knickers!
fabulously frivolous home-made ones - make this your Easter project - the brilliant knicker kit was from #flojoboutique…
AMANDA MCBRADY!
YAY - congratulations Amanda! (can you email me you address please)
… and many, many thanks to everyone who left a comment - interestingly letter 'R' was most popular, followed by dear ampersand (my personal fave!)
… and fear not those who didn't win - I have another giveaway competition coming up in the next couple of days with the launch of my new website, so don't go away!
x
… and many, many thanks to everyone who left a comment - interestingly letter 'R' was most popular, followed by dear ampersand (my personal fave!)
… and fear not those who didn't win - I have another giveaway competition coming up in the next couple of days with the launch of my new website, so don't go away!
x
just a weekend away
interview time...
rightee here thanking you kindly Alana Dakos @http://nevernotknitting.blogspot.co.uk/
It's all about the letters and a few more other bits!
... oh and don't forget you've still got time to enter the competition to win a signed book... aaaand - this heart! Scroll below for details!
It's all about the letters and a few more other bits!
... oh and don't forget you've still got time to enter the competition to win a signed book... aaaand - this heart! Scroll below for details!
Egg & Spoon…
blog hop
… over to here - http://www.craftsfromthecwtch.co.uk/2014/03/knit-alphabet-blog-hop-giveaway.html
Thank you Sarah!
Thank you Sarah!
blog hopping…
here's to hopping - and hoping - because for you there are a few chances to win a copy of my book Knit the Alphabet
Ta dah! - here goes!
First up -
My offering - a signed copy and the hand knit heart pictured - to enter just say which would be your first letter to knit and why?
Giveaway ends on Monday 7th April at midday BST when I will pick the winner!
B O L!
Ta dah! - here goes!
First up -
My offering - a signed copy and the hand knit heart pictured - to enter just say which would be your first letter to knit and why?
Giveaway ends on Monday 7th April at midday BST when I will pick the winner!
B O L!
Hello Spring (almost) / why wait - buy Spring now!
It's nearly…
A whole lot of Pixie…
I've combined Pixie doll and Pixie's outfits to one big lot which will save you over US$6.00! - Grab it in now my shop - here…
P.S There is an extra pattern to be had too!
P.S There is an extra pattern to be had too!
letter ps - or podded peas from Dot Ps
whilst dabbling away at my crochet letters, which I'm working on at the moment, I suddenly realised that the beginning few rounds look very much like pea pods - so I've made a tiny pea pod brooch to share with you - it's here for free - if you'd like to have a go!
Happy new crochet doll
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