tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78071286011994764882024-02-20T03:41:22.063-05:00Knits and GigglesLizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-84708898479571272052008-08-19T19:51:00.004-04:002008-08-19T19:55:50.881-04:00At A Savings Of $42...I made this hat that's very similar to one that sells (or sold) for about $50 at Banana Republic. Spending about $8 on yarn and using needles I had (plus a spare button from a sweater I don't even have anymore), I made the same hat in a different color. From a pattern I found online. Huzzah.<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04323.jpg" width=250 height=350>Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-78033405954526660872008-08-16T11:56:00.001-04:002008-08-16T11:58:20.927-04:00DS Case PatternOK, this is the first time I've written a pattern, so here's hoping it's understandable.<br /><br /><b>Liza’s Groovy Striped DS Case<br /><br />Materials:</b><br />Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick N Quick<br /> 1 skein each: sky blue, fig, lemongrass<br />US size 11 straight needles<br />Tapestry/sewing needle<br /><br /><b>Gauge:</b><br />10 stitches and 6 rows = 3” X 2” (approx. 3 stitches and 3 rows per inch)<br /><br /><b>Directions:<br /> Main Pouch:</b><br />CO 20 stitches in fig<br />Knit 2 rows st st<br />Switch to sky blue*<br />Knit 2 rows st st<br />Switch to lemongrass<br />Knit 2 rows st st<br />Repeat pattern, knitting in st st for 2 rows in each color until approx. 12” long (should wrap around DS comfortable 3 times), for me this was 42 rows.<br />BO with last color (should be lemongrass)<br />Fold so that the DS is covered fully on both sides, with the remaining left as a flap (where you will add game pockets), sew up sides.<br /> <b>Game Pouch:</b><br />CO 20 stitches in fig<br />Knit in st st switching colors every row (you will k 1 row fig, p 1 row sky blue, etc) until the pockets fit a DS game lengthwise, for me this was 6 rows.<br />BO with last color (I switched the order to fig, lemongrass, sky blue for this part)<br />Sew the pouch on so it is in line with the edge of the case.<br />Sew 3 seams evenly spaced from the top to bottom of the pocket, making 4 game pockets - use a game cartridge to measure if you want (I sewed one seam in each color, but it doesn’t really matter since you can’t see them)<br /> <b>Strap:</b><br />Take 3 even pieces of each color yarn long enough to wrap around the closed case several (at least 4 or 5) times.<br />Tie a knot at the end and braid until it is long enough to wrap around 3 times with enough room (an inch or two) to tuck the end in to fasten it, tie the braid off.<br />Tie or sew one end of the braid to the center of the flap.<br /><br /><br />*since it’s only 2 rows, you can carry the yarn up the side of the case instead of cutting and tying every time you switch colorsLizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-21572233868887871722008-08-12T10:30:00.002-04:002008-08-12T10:32:45.503-04:00Nintendo DS Case!I wanted to make a case for my Nintendo DS, but I couldn't find a good pattern online. So I made something up:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04305.jpg" height=250 width=350><br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04306.jpg" height=250 width=350><br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04307.jpg" width=350 height=250><br /><br />I'll write out the pattern when I'm feeling more ambitious. And less hungry.Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-25955575664408998072008-08-12T10:27:00.001-04:002008-08-12T10:30:00.232-04:00Finished Dog SweaterTa-da!<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04301.jpg" width=250 height=350><br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04302.jpg" width=250 height=350>Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-67035944648831069932008-08-05T23:44:00.003-04:002008-08-12T10:30:23.534-04:00On Deck.Next up, a dog sweater.<br /><br />Yes, <i>Stitch n Bitch</i>. Like I can afford a new book?Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-5267586608683817802008-08-03T23:55:00.001-04:002008-08-09T18:17:52.913-04:00All Done!Well, except I have to buy two snaps and attach them. Minor detail.<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04284.jpg" height=250 width=350><br /><br />Huzzah!<br /><br /><b>update:</b> I'm probably not going to put the snaps on it.Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-28615739721699426072008-08-03T22:23:00.003-04:002008-08-03T22:27:54.382-04:00Mas PursageThe orange body, completed:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04275.jpg" height=250 width=350><br /><br />Avec pink:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04276.jpg" height=250 width=350><br /><br />The whole main purse part:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04277.jpg" height=250 width=350><br /><br />Pink handle:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04278.jpg" width=350 height=250><br /><br />Beginning of the pouch:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04280.jpg" height=250 width=350><br /><br />It's felting right now, pictures when it's done.Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-65970320292908247272008-07-31T21:11:00.001-04:002008-07-31T21:13:49.288-04:00CommentaryI like to knit on the subway with punk rock blasting from my iPod.<br /><br />When you knit on the subway you have an audience. And when you look up everyone acts like they weren't watching you, even though you could feel their eyes. It's kind of fun.<br /><br />No pictures right now. I have about 2" of purse sides. Wooooooo.Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-45294671485829446762008-07-31T11:48:00.001-04:002008-07-31T11:49:59.246-04:00Purse Bottom<img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04274.jpg" width=350 height=250><br /><br />The sides have to be 10" tall before I switch colors.<br /><br />P.S. I can't use the term "knit in the round" because it makes me think of <i>singing</i> in the round, and I can't knit with those kinds of songs in my head.Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-2618108379092031242008-07-30T20:39:00.000-04:002008-07-30T20:39:44.242-04:00Felting, Purses, and Circular Knitting GaloreI'm starting on a new, slightly harder, project (yes, also from <i>Stitch N Bitch</i>): Meema's Felted Marsupial Tote.<br /><br />This is what I have so far. The yarn:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04267.jpg" width=350 height=250><br /><br />The beginning:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04266.jpg" height=250 width=350><br /><br />(I think the needles look like tampons)<br /><br />More as it progresses.Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-45723690281652948352008-07-30T20:36:00.001-04:002008-07-30T20:37:45.088-04:00Scarf of My Own AccordThis isn't from a pattern, but I thought I'd make something with the leftover yarn from my <a href="http://lizasknitsandgiggles.blogspot.com/2008/07/some-early-projects.html">first scarf</a>. So I'm making a purple seed stitch scarf:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04263.jpg" width=350 height=250>Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-41886560159136535642008-07-30T20:27:00.001-04:002008-07-31T11:37:33.332-04:00Powerful Wrist ProtectionAlso from <i>Stitch N Bitch</i>, I tried the Powerful Wrist Protection bracelet. Fist I made a black one with a red star, but something happened when I was binding off and it was too tight to go over my hand. So I added a button and strap and sewed the bottom up and made a handy dandy little iPod case, like so:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04262.jpg" width=250 height=350><br /><br />(incidentally, my mother likes to point out how flimsy and dangerous she thinks the strap looks <i>every</i> time she sees it. how long does it have to go without breaking for her to stfu already?)<br /><br />Then I tried it again and made a red one with a black star, the binding off is still tight but at least it fits, so rock on:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04257.jpg" width=200 height=350>Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-82298156134721980552008-07-30T20:17:00.001-04:002008-07-31T11:43:17.865-04:00Baby's First ScarfThanks to the wonderful <i>Stitch N Bitch</i>, my first project was the "Go Go Garter Stitch Scarf," thusly:<br /><br /><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/profoundsarcasm/knits%20and%20giggles/DSC04254.jpg" width=250 height=350><br /><br />Not perfect, but you'll see it this winter. mmm hmm.Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807128601199476488.post-72956203664976174202008-07-30T18:53:00.000-04:002008-07-30T18:54:06.072-04:00YeahI'm keeping track of my knitting projects.<br /><br />You can care if you want to, but it's not mandatory.Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377484796082791837noreply@blogger.com0