blog shop

There's been a link called shop with a "coming soon" notice on my blog for ages. I've had a billion different ideas about what to put there, what to use it for, but it's just never happened. Today I decided to put one of my crochet patterns there, to not make is such a sad place anymore. I have a few more up on Ravelry but I'm not sure if I want them on the blog, or if I want to design a few new ones instead, as the old ones feels so... old! We'll see, but until then, there's at least those grumpy little bunny slippers, if you feel the need to make a pair have a look at the SHOP.

I have also imported my old blog so beware, you might find some really old stuff in the archive.

Knitted tube/hood pattern

Scroll down for instructions in English!

Igår lade Mimzys Moln upp en tutorial för hur man dekorerar sina ljus lite sådär härligt höstigt, och idag är det mitt bidrag till Pysselstaffetten som står på schemat. Efter en kort brainstorming med Stina så kom den här praktiska tuben/luvan till liv. Den stickas med fördel på rundsticka, men kan lika gärna stickas på vanliga stickor. Mönstret är löjligt enkelt och perfekt för den som vill lära sig sticka eller ha ett snabbt och lätt projekt.

Garn: 2,5-3 nystan Drops Nepal
Stickor: 5,5 mm

Mönster: Lägg upp 80 maskor på vanliga stickor, för över dem på rundstickan och sticka 3 räta, 1 avig runt, runt, runt så det bildas en minst 37 cm lång tub. Maska av. Vänd ut och in och fäst trådarna. Klart!

Den enkla konstruktionen gör det möjligt att variera till det oändliga. Tycker du bättre om den slätare strukturen på andra sidan så använd den som framsida istället. Du kan testa tex att sticka 2 räta, 2 aviga i två varv för att sedan sticka 2 aviga, 2 räta nästa två varven för ett rutigt mönster. Eller varför inte sticka bara räta (men då är det bra om du stickar 1 varv räta, 1 varv aviga x 2, de första och de sista 4 varven för att tuben inte ska rulla ihop sig för mycket) och sedan sy på en fin applikation eller brodera något fint? Kommer du på någon annan bra variation dela gärna med dig i kommentarerna nedan!

I morgon hittar du ett nytt pyssel hos Craft&Chocolate

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This is a super easy and quick knitting pattern for a tube/hood perfect for the cold weather coming! The pattern is great for beginners and those in need of a quick project. I recommend knitting it on circular needles as it's quicker and easier - give it a try, you won't regret it!

Yarn: Drops Nepal or yarn with similar gauge (ca 14 sts = 4"/10 cm)
Needles: 5.5 mm

Pattern: Cast on 80 stitches on straight needles, transfer them to circulars. Knit 4, purl 1 joining the rows to a tube, be careful not to twist! Continue K4, P1 pattern until tube is at least 15"/37 cm. Bind off. Turn project inside out, fasten all ends and wear! Simple as that!

Due to the simplisity of the pattern it can easily be variated to suit your likings. Don't turn the project inside out and save the smoother side out. K2, P2 for 2 rows, P2, K2 for 2 rows, repeate, for a checkered pattern. Or K one row, P one row repeate in the beginning and end of project, and knit all stitches inbetween and embroider or add an appliquet? The possibilities are endless. Please share your variations in the comments below!

Razor Cami + Liesl

I've showed off a few of my sewing projects I finished over the summer lately, but I did some knitting as well. I've had the Razor Cami pattern on my to knit list for years and years and I finally got it off. The pattern was okay, I didn't like the under arm/neckline part at all and I tried a very improvised version of my own that sort of worked out. If you want to knit it read other peoples modifications and try those out, that's my one and only tip. It's a cute top though and the lace was fun. The cardigan is Liesl by Ysolda. It was a fun knit but I screwed up a few times and had to rip back a few times. It's a bit on the romantic side, which isn't really in my comfort zone, but it'll grow on me I'm sure!

Dress + shorts

These two creations has gotten a lot of wear since I made them. The pattern for the dress was drafted from an old dress that was falling apart, plus it was a wee bit too small over the bust. I love the outcome of it, and the lining is the same fabric used for one of the Tiny Pocket Tanks. Pretty pretty cat print! I seem to be all about different shades of purple this autumn/winter, my fabric stash was all of a sudden filled with it and I was surprised to say the least, it's not at all a colour I normally go for. To be honest, it's been a hate colour for years, mostly in home decor but also in other areas, but now I'm drawn to it. I was thinking about making a tutorial for the shorts. I adapted a pattern by Fitz Patterns and I can't get enough of them. I have a blue and a black pair, none of which photographed unfortunately. I always think about how clothes suit my work, working with kids you can't really wear your skimpiest or most fancy clothes and I've found shorts to be a real winner. No having to worry about showing your ass when bending down to help tie shoe laces, yay! I just need to add pockets and they're perfect.