Monday, June 22, 2009

Happy Fried Egg - free knitting pattern (knitted round)


The pattern is for free. Happy Fried Egg would be a great gift for your kids or grandkids or just something to knit in between bigger projects :o). It is knitted on double pointed needles. It knits up quickly and is a great way to use up small amounts of yarn.

What you need to make:
MATERIALS:
Needles size 2 (2.75mm)
Leftovers from different projects in DK weight yarn or worsted weight yarn in white and yellow.

White:
Cast on 8 stitches using white yarn. Distribute among 4 needles and join.
Rnd 1: K
Rnd 2: (K1, M1) x 8 (16 sts)
Rnd 3: K
Rnd 4: (K2, M1) x 8 ( 24 sts)
Rnd 5: K
Rnd 6: (K3, M1) x 8 (32 sts)
Rnd 7: K
Rnd 8: (K4, M1) x 8 (40 sts)
Rnd 9: K
Rnd 10: (K5, M1) x 8 (48 sts)
Rnd 11: K
Rnd 12: (K6, M1) x 8 (56 sts)
Rnd 13: K
Rnd 14: (K7, M1) x 8 (64 sts)
Rnd 15: K
Rnd 16: (K8, M1) x 8 (72 sts)
Rnds 17 - 18: K (2 rounds)
Rnd 19: (K 2 tog, YO) to end ( 72 sts)
Rnds 20 -21: K (2 rounds )
Rnd 22: (K7, K2 tog) x 8 ( 64 sts)
Rnd 23: K
Rnd 24: (K6, K2 tog) x 8 ( 56 sts)
Rnd 25: K
Rnd 26: (K5, K2 tog) x 8 ( 48 sts)
Rnd 27: K
Rnd 28: (K4, K2 tog) x 8 ( 40 sts)
Rnd 29: K
Rnd 30: (K3, K2 tog) x 8 ( 32 sts)
Rnd 31: K
Rnd 32: (K2, K2 tog) x 8 ( 24 sts)
Rnd 33: K
Rnd 34: (K1, K2 tog) x 8 ( 16 sts)
Rnd 35: K
Rnd 36: K2 tog x 8 (8 sts)
Rnd 37: K
Cut yarn. Thread it through sts left on knitting needles, pull to gather tightly, then fasten off. Gather up on cast on sts tightly and fasten off. Fold the piece making a flat circle with a fancy edging. Don’t stuff white.

Yolk
Cast on 36 stitches using yellow yarn. Distribute among 4 needles and join.
Rnds 1 - 8: K (8 rounds)
Rnd 9: (K4, K2 tog) x 6 ( 30 sts)
Rnd 10:
Rnd 11: (K3, K2 tog) x 6 ( 24 sts)
Rnd 12: K all
Rnd 13: (K1, K2 tog) x 8 ( 16 sts)
Rnd 14: K all
Rnd 15: K 2tog to end ( 8 sts)
Cut yarn. Thread it through sts left on knitting needles, pull to gather tightly, then fasten off.

Make up:

Stuff yolk with fiberfill lightly then sew it to the center of white using yarn end left when casting on. Use black yarn to sew eyes and egg’s smile.

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1. You are granted permission by us to use the knitting instructions for your personal use, charity and knitting pleasure.
2. You agree to use the file and any print-outs of its contents for personal use only.
3. Re-selling or sharing of the file or its contents, either in whole or part, is not permitted.
4. You may not sell the finished toys made from the pattern.


Sunday, March 8, 2009

Growing Plants - knitting pattern (in English)

($ 5 USD)
for Beginner Knitters
knitted bunny knitted rabbit
knitted bunny knitted rabbit knitted plant
knitted rabbit knitted bunny
Do you like amigurumi? Have you tried making any? Amigurumi the japanese art of crocheting ridiculously cute animals or inanimate objects, but if you don't crochet, you may knit something like amigurumi too. This is an original knitting pattern to make this adorable tiny knitted growing plants with faces in pots. They are super cute, super soft, super easy and super fast to make even for beginners. The growing plant measures about 10,5 cm (4,1 inch) to tip of leaves. All pieces of the toy are knitted flat.

MATERIALS:

Needles: size 2 (2.75mm) straight
Leftovers in terracotta for pots, mousy for covers, yellow, white, purple for heads and green for leaves, some black yarn to embroider for eyes, nose and mouth.
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle
If you use thicker yarn and bigger size of needles you get a bigger toy.
The pattern includes 6 pages of instructions and pictures how to make the bunny.
It will be e-mailed as a PDF document after Pay-Pal payment has been received.

GrowingPlant
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Saturday, March 7, 2009

Carrot Field Potholder - free knitting pattern


The Carrot Field Potholder is a fun and useful gift to make for yourself or for anyone who appreciates homemade items. It looks cute displayed on a kitchen wall This is a quick and easy project that you can do in an afternoon.

PATTERN
The holder is made of two layers to protect your hand.

Green layer
Cast on 44 stitches using green yarn.
Rows1 - 5: K all sts
Row 6: (K4, P4) x 5, K4
Row 7: K8, (P4, K4) x 4, K4
(Rows 6-7) x 28
Next 5 rows K all (totally there are 66 rows in the square). Cast off. Break yarn leaving long end. Using a hook make 20 chains (a loop to hang your hot pad).
Yellow layer:
Cast on 44 stitches using yellow yarn.
Rows1 - 5: K all sts
Row 6: (K4, P4) x 5, K4
Row 7: K8, (P4, K4) x 4, K4
Row 8: (K4, P4) x 5, K4
Row 9: K8, (P4, K4) x 4, K4
Row 10: K8, (P4, K4) x 4, K4
Row 11: (K4, P4) x 5, K4
Row 12: K8, (P4, K4) x 4, K4
Row 13: (K4, P4) x 5, K4
( Rows 6 -13) x 6
Next 5 rows K all (totally there are 66 rows in the square)
Cast off. Break yarn.

Carrot (make 9 pieces)
Cast on 10 sts using orange yarn.
1-5 stockinette sitch.
Break yarn. Thread it through sts left on knitting needles, pull to gather tightly, then fasten off. Sew row ends.Using dark green yarn make a tassel on the tops of carrot. Stuff the carrot and sew it to the green square on purl stitches.
Sew two square together leaving one side open you could slip your hand into it.

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1. You are granted permission by us to use the knitting instructions for your personal use, charity and knitting pleasure.
2. You agree to use the file and any print-outs of its contents for personal use only.
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4. You may not sell the finished toys made from the pattern.



Monday, January 19, 2009

Knitting Reference – Yarn Types

While many people speak English all over the world, we tend to have different names for the same thing and this is certainly true of yarn types.

Australia/UK
US
Approximate Tensions
2 ply
lace weight
3 ply, 4 ply, 5 ply,
jumper weight
fingering
32 - 26 sts to 4 inches
(10cm)
8 ply, dk, double knit
sport weight -double
knit
22 - 24 sts to 4 inches
10 ply, aran weight
worsted weight
20 sts to 4 inches
12 ply
worsted weight
16 - 18 sts to 4 inches
14 ply
bulky
14 sts to 4 inches

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Knitted Baby Bunnies - knitting pattern (in English)


for Advanced Knitters



Knitting pattern for Advanced Knitters
($ 5USD)

The knitted bunny is easy and fast to make for advanced knitters. The sitting bunny measures about 16 cm (6.3 inch) to tip of ears. All pieces of the toy are knitted flat.
Notice: The pattern include instructions for knitted bunny and her dress.

MATERIALS:
Needles: size 2 (2.75mm) straight
Leftovers in beige for a body of bunny, red for clothes and white yarn for a tail, black yarn to embroider for eyes, brown for nose.
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Stitch holder
Tapestry needle
If you use thicker yarn and bigger size of needles you get a bigger toy.
The pattern includes 5 pages of instructions and pictures how to make the bunny.
Copy of the pattern will be emailed after we get payment.

BabyBunny
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Sunday, November 2, 2008

Knitted Cat Bookmark - knitting pattern (in English)

($ 5 USD)
for Advanced Beginner Knitters
knitted cat, knitted bookmark
Something cute and something useful for fans of reading - knitted cat bookmarks. A purrfect unique gift for the cat/book lover ;o) It worked up quite quickly (some hours) and quite easy to knit, using mostly stockinette stitches to create the item. It measures about 30 cm length (about 12 inches).
All pieces of the bookmark are knitted flat.
What you need to make:
MATERIALS:
Straight needles size 2 1/2 (3mm)
Leftovers from different projects of a similar gauge in DK or worsted in brown and beige.
Black yarn to embroider for nose, mouth, eyes and claws and to make whiskers. Pink yarn to embroider soles.
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch holder

This pattern is for personal and non-commercial use only. It is for US$ 5.00. It will be e-mailed as a PDF document after Pay-Pal payment has been received.

CatBookmark
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Sunday, October 5, 2008

Hare Finger Puppets - free knitting pattern


All kids love simple toys. The hare finger puppets are easy to knit, easy to carry around in your pocket toys. They are super useful to take with on long trips with your kids.
Hare Finger Puppets are made from very small amounts of yarn. They measure about 9 cm (3,5 inch).

PATTERN
The body is worked in the round. No ugly seams and you have only to make few other things to finish your knitting.
Body
Cast on 14 stitches. Distribute among 4 needles and join. Place marker.
Rnds 1- 20: K all sts
Break yarn. Thread it through sts left on knitting needles, pull to gather tightly, then fasten off.

Ears (make in one piece) Knit flat. Cast on 3 stitches.
Row 1: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1 (5 sts)
Row 2 :
Row 3: K1, M1, K3, M1, K1 (7 sts)
Rows 4 - 19: st st (16 rows)
Row 20: K1, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K1 (5 sts)
Row 21:
Row 22: K1, K2tog, K1 (3sts)
Row 23:
Cast off and block. Fold ear in half and than saw to top of head.

Tail: Using white thread sew hare’s tail. on opposite side of puppet body. (Satin stitch).

Nose, eyes and mouth: Satin stitch make a pink nose. Using black thread make mouth with one 1ong stitch coming down from bottom of nose and 2 long stitches at the bottom of the first, one on each side. Sew eyes. Distance between eyes is 1 stitch.

By purchasing our patterns:
1. You are granted permission by us to use the knitting instructions for your personal use, charity and knitting pleasure.
2. You agree to use the file and any print-outs of its contents for personal use only.
3. Re-selling or sharing of the file or its contents, either in whole or part, is not permitted.
4. You may not sell the finished toys made from the pattern.