Alli's Little World of Knitting

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Miniature Wee Lace Cloth


This form of knitting is so darn addictive - I've lost myself! HAHAHA ... I can see my housework piling up while I knit away the hours, with my magifyng glass propped up on my chest, using up all my life's collection of floss! LOL

Here is the lastest creation! Ain't she cute!!!

Wee Lace Cloth

Materials:
Tooth Picks, Nails or size 0 us (2 mm) knitting needles
Embroidery Floss

Cast on 17 sts
Rows 1- 4: k1, p1 across, ending with k1.
Rows 5-8: k1, p1, k13, p1, k1.
Row 9: k1, p1, k1, *k2tog twice, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, (sl 1, k1, psso) twice, k1, p1, k1.
Row 10: k1, p1, k1, p11, k1, p1, k1.
Row 11: k1, p1, k1, *k2tog twice, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, (sl 1, k1, psso) twice, k1, p1, k1.
Row 12: : k1, p1, k1, p11, k1, p1, k1.
Row 13: k1, p1, k1, *k2tog twice, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, (sl 1, k1, psso) twice, k1, p1, k1.
Row 14: k1, p1, k1, p11, k1, p1, k1.
Row 15: k1, p1, k1, *k2tog twice, (yo, k1) 3 times, yo, (sl 1, k1, psso) twice, k1, p1, k1.
Row 16: k1, p1, k1, p11, k1, p1, k1.
Rows 17-20: k1, p1, k13, p1, k1.
Rows 21-24: k1, p1 across, ending with k1.


Cast off, darn in ends and preprare for a minature tea party!

Miniature Smiley Face Cloth!


This is addictive!! LOL .. I just HAD to try it again and I have more ideas stewing around in my brain! HA

This simple smiley cloth will lift and cheer an already cheerful happy person!!! ((**GIGGLES**)) You can knit it up for a Greeting Card, a dollhouse accessory or something cute to slip into a letter/card to a friend or loved one!! ENJOY!
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Miniature Smiley Face Cloth

Materials:
Toothpics, nails or size 0 us (2 mm) knitting needles
Embroidery Floss

Cast on 17 sts.

Rows 1-3: k1, p1 across, ending with k1.
Row 4: k1, p15, k1.
Row 5: k1, p1, k13, p1, k1.
Row 6: k1, p6, k3, p6, k1.
Row 7: k1, p1, k3, p7, k3, p1, k1.
Row 8: k1, p3, k2, p5, k2, p3, k1.
Row 9: k1, p1, k1, p2, k3, p1, k3, p2, k1, p1, k1.
Row 10: k1, p2, k1, p3, k3, p3, k1, p2, k1.
Row 11: k1, p1, k5, p3, k5, p1, k1.
Row 12: k1, (p7, k1) 2x.
Row 13: k1, p1, k3, p1, k5, p1, k3, p1, k1.
Row 14: k1, (p3, k3) 2x, p3, k1.
Row 15: k1, p1, k2, p3, k3, p3, k2, p1, k1.
Row 16: k1, (p3, k3) 2x, p3, k1.
Row 17: k1, p1, k2, p3, k3, p3, k2, p1, k1.
Row 18: k1, p4, k1, p5, k1, p4, k1.
Row 19: k1, p1, k13, p1, k1.
Row 20: k1, p15, k1.
Row 21-23: k1, p1 across, ending with k1.

Cast off, darn in ends and play tea party with your dolls! LOL

Miniature Knitting Challenge!


I have recently been challenging myself with miniature knitting. I've seen links online where others have knit on straight pins, tooth picks and nails! Well I just HAD to try it! GIGGLES I knit this little cloth on toothpicks! I think it's awefully cute and it didn't take that long!

So ... go head!! Give it a try! Here's the Recipe!! HAHAHAHA

Miniature Knitted Heart Cloth

Materials:
Toothpicks or nails
Embroidery floss

Cast on 17 sts.

Rows 1-4: k1, p1 across, ending with k1.
Row 5: k1, p1, k1, p11, k1, p1, k1.
Row 6: k1, p1, k13, kp1, k1.
Row 7: k1, p1, k1, p11, k1, p1, k1.
Row 8: k1, p1, k6, p1, k6, p1, k1.
Row 9: k1, p1, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1 p1, k1.
Row 10: k1, p1, k4, p1, k3, p1, k4, p1, k1.
Row 11: k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p5, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1.
Row 12: k1, p1, k3, p1, k5, p1, k3, p1, k1.
Row 13: k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p5, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1.
Row 14: k1, p1, k3, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k3, p1, k1.
Row 15: k1, p1, k1, p2, (k1, p1) 3x, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1.
Row 16: k1, p1, k4, p1, k3, p1, k4, p1, k1.
Row 17: k1, p1, k1, p11, k1, p1, k1.
Row 18: k1, p1, k13, p1, k1.
Row 19: k1, p1, k1, p11, k1, p1, k1.
Rows 20-23: k1, p1 across, ending with k1.

Cast off and decorate your doll house!

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Peonies! Don'tchya just love them??!!!


I have been really enjoying our garden this year! Hubby has been working hard doing landscaping, fixing up our dilapitated pond and getting rid of the massive dandelion patch we had where a lawn should be! We WERE the rednecks of the neigbourhood but we blend in now!! HAHAHAHAHA

I particulary LOVE my peony bush! Ain't she a BUTE??? Today I went out and picked off all the dead and dieing flowers and there are just as many new buds waiting to open!

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Yet another Cloth in Bernat Twists Yarn! LOL


Well peeps! I think I've found the pattern I like for the Bernat Twists yarn!! LOL .. and to think it is my very own pattern, published in the 2007 Calendar!! HAHAHAHAHA .. silly me! For anyone interested, you can find this pattern here: http://www.knitwits-heaven.com/

Saturday, July 07, 2007

Bernat Twists


I am having a really rough time finding the "RIGHT" pattern for this yarn! LOL It's very pretty in the ball but once I knit it I don't find I'm all that pleased with it!

Whaddya'll think!!??
P.S. July 12 and I have taken the picture during the daytime and it's much prettier! LOL

Little Houses in Country Kays by Bernat "STRIPES"


Woah Nelly!!! Check this bad rabbit out!!! I have been wanting to knit this pattern for a dawgs age! ((now what the junk does that ACTUALLY mean??? Hopefully "a long time" .. LOL))

Anyhoooooze, you can find the pattern here:

I have knit it with the "Country Kays" colorway of Bernat Handicrafter "STRIPES" yarn! I love this yarn! You just never know what you're going to get when you start knitting with it! hehehe

Friday, July 06, 2007

New to me!! I love this yarn!!


Violets & Country Kays


Pinky, Lime & Tie Dye

Bernat Handicrafter "STRIPES" yarn! I've only seen it at my local Walmart!

Bernat Handicrafter "STRIPES" Yarn!


Feather & Fan Dishcloth

I found the neatest new yarn at my local Walmart store ... Bernat Handicrafter "STRIPES". There were 5 color choices so I bought them all. The first on I used (you'll see in my previous post with the free pattern) was Pinky and a real pleasure to knit with. I thought it as so cool to watch the color changes emerge.

I've knit another cloth (Feather & Fan from http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~dishbout/kpatterns/feather.html) with the "Violet" shade and it was much more fun to work on as the colors are so different one from another. I love this pattern. I have followed Mary Anne's instructions for changing Row 7 to k3, p to last 3 sts, k3 and I really like how it looks! I just know I'll be making more like this! You can see many examples of Mary Anne's work here: http://knittingbunny.blogspot.com/ She is an amazing knitter and a very interesting story teller as well!

This new yarn is a pleasure to work with, nice'n soft and entertaining! LOL I haven't seen it for sale online yet.

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

My Striped Washcloth - FREE PATTERN



My Striped Washcloth

Materials: 1 ball of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Stipes Yarn (Self Striping yarn)
4.5 mm pair knitting needles
4.5 mm circular needle (40 cm long)

Cast on 39 sts

Row 1: Knit across.
Row 2: Purl across.

Continue in stocking stitch for 39 rows or until piece is square, do not cast off.

Edging:
Continue knitting across top 39 sts, pick up & knit 25 sts down the side, pick up & knit 39 sts across the bottom and pick up & knit 25 sts up the last side. (128 sts) Place marker on needle to mark beginning and ending of rounds.

Round 1: Purl around.
Round 2: Knit around, increasing 2 sts on each corner.
Rounds 3 & 4: Repeat rounds 1 & 2.

Cast off, darn in ends and enjoy!


© Knitwits Heaven July 2007
Allison Barrett & Lisa Vienneau
http://www.knitwits-heaven.com/
Please feel free to use this pattern for your own personal use and if you want to created dozens of them for sale! GO AHEAD!!! LOL