October 29, 2012

MONKEY, MONKEY OMG...

My newest project are these three funky monkey! My niece Emily adores them!

Hear no evil • See no evil • Speak no evil



Monkey, Monkey?
poem

Monkey, monkey, how do U do?
Monkey, monkey, I'm next to U!

Monkey, monkey gimme a little kiss!
Monkey, monkey I'm gonna miss!

Monkey, monkey OMG...
Monkey, monkey answer me!

Monkey, monkey WTF?
Monkey, monkey I give up!




OPPA gangnam style!


October 23, 2012

Make Your Own Bookmark!

   For all old-fashioned book readers like me! A book is lovely gift any time of the year! Adding handmade bookmark would certainly make it more personal and special!


10 major benefits of reading:

1. Makes you more creative!
2. Enhance smarts!
3. Reduces stress!
4. Greater tranquility!
5. Improve analytical thinking!
6. Increase vocabulary!
7. Improve memory!
8. Improve writing skills!
9. Helps prioritize goals!
10. Develops imagination!


You need:                                                

- straight needles 3 mm
(UK 11/US 2½)
- yarn for knitting needles 3mm
-fabric paint


CO – cast on
BO – bind off
k – knit
p – purl
st st- stockinette stitch
m1 – make one


Pattern:
Coffee cup:

CO 10 sts. (CO edge is the bottom of the cup)

Row 1: p

Row 2: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (12 sts)

   Repeat these two rows till you get 18 sts totally, then st st 7 rows. Knit next row instead purl (wrong side), knit one more row and bind off (wrong side). Don’t cut the yarn; CO 2 sts and st st about 1 ½ inch and bind off (this would be the cup handle). Leave long end of the yarn. Sew to the coffee cup. 
NB! Iron the coffee cup!



CO 6 sts using oat color yarn.

Row 1: p

Row 2: k1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 (8 sts)

Row 3: p

Repeat till you get 10 sts. St st 3 rows and bind off.

Using fabric paints make spots and write "TEA" or just embroider it (or cut a piece of fabric to decorate).


This pattern is for personal use, knitting pleasure and fun.You are not permitted to sell whole or part of it.




October 13, 2012

Mirror, mirror on the wall ...

 It's my grandma's birthday!


  Some personal gift is almost always appreciated, because is made with love! For my grandmother, I always give her something sentimental that let her know how much we love her. I also try to give her something that will make her life easier (new knitting needles, or some new gadget). We have the same  name - Cveti, in my language it means flower, so I decide that I have to knit a few flowers for her. She taught me how to knit when I was a little girl! I want to share with you that I made a mirror, decorated with mini roses. It's really easy to create and impressive as well! Make it just in two steps! I've already given you the knitting pattern HERECompliments to my grandmother! Happy Birthday Grandma! 




Step 1: knit mini roses
Step 2: glue the roses to the mirror







October 05, 2012

Summer Nostalgia

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn!
Or...how to make 2 in 1 school accessory case and lady purse!




Respect to all students!

Abbreviations:

CO - cast on
BO - bind off
k - knit
p - purl
st st - stockinette stitch
m1 - make one

You need:

-3,5 mm needles (US 4)
-DPNs
-tapestry needle
-acrylic yarn in pink, green and brown
-zipper in pink
-lining fabric
-two metal lobster buckles for the bag handle



Pattern:

Make two.

CO 20 sts using pink yarn.

Row 1: p

Row 2: k1, m1, k1, m1, k to last two sts, m1, k1, m1, k1 (24 sts)

Continue increasing this way till you get 60 sts totally. Then st st about 6 inches from the CO edge. Bind off.

Watermelon peel:

CO 12 sts using green yarn.

St st long enough piece to frame the watermelon, then bind off.


Loop:

Make two:

CO 3 sts using green yarn.

Knit an I-cord long about 2 inches, bind off.


Bag handle:

CO 3 sts using pink yarn.

Knit an I-cord long about 40 inches (100 cm) and bind off. You can make in removable, adding metal lobster claw closures (lobster buckle).

Make-up:

   Sew all parts together as shown on the pictures. Using brown yarn and tapestry needle embroider the seeds. Sew the zipper and bag lining inside. Now you have 2 in 1 – school accessory case and fashion handbag!



My auntie Maria and my cousin Natalia! I'm glad, her watermelon purse is suits her perfectly!!!



This pattern is for personal use, knitting pleasure and fun.You are not permitted to sell whole or part of it.