Archive for the 'Knitted Things' Category

Not-so-tiny Elephant

Since seeing Oiyi’s fun-size versions of my Tiny Things Collection 1 patterns done in worsted yarn, I’ve been meaning to try out one of my Tiny patterns using bulky yarn to see just how much bigger the toy could get. I finally tried it, and it really worked!

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I made this not-so-tiny orange elephant yesterday using Lamb’s Pride bulky yarn and size 6 needles. (The pattern is written for fingering-weight yarn and size 1 needles.) I didn’t have to do a single thing differently—the pattern scaled up perfectly! I love how toy patterns are so flexible in this way, don’t you?

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Speaking of Tiny Elephants, my Tiny Elephant class is happening tomorrow (Sunday 3/7) at Brooklyn General! I’m really excited about it. If you’re in the area and are not taking the class, I hope you’ll swing by the store after noon, when I’ll be hanging out there with a bunch of knitted friends.

Tiny Caveman

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He’s a pretty decent guy—just don’t let him sell you any car insurance.

It seems that nobody has suggested that I make a tiny caveman before, so this one is all me!

Tiny Telephone

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This one won’t take messages, or look up a phone number, or find you directions. What does she look like, your secretary?

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Many people have requested a Tiny Telephone in the comments, but Harper was the first to do so, back in July of last year. Free pattern coming your way, Harper!

Tiny Lamp

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This guy’s a little tired of everyone always yanking his chain!

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He can only hope that someone will hook him up to a “clap on” system someday.

Shelbi was the first to suggest a Tiny Lamp in the comments back in July of last year, so she gets a free pattern!

Tiny Monkey

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Hands off his mini banana!

Amber suggested that I make a Tiny Monkey way back in July, so she gets a free pattern. Thanks, Amber!

And a happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! I hope your weekend includes some kind of broadly-defined love.

Knitted Waves

I’m excited to be working on a piece for an upcoming sea-themed show curated by Kristen Rask of Schmancy.

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My dad used to have a sailboat, which he particularly liked to take out on gusty days. The whole rocking ordeal terrified me for the most part, so to this day I don’t feel a strong calling to jump on a boat. But I do love the romantic, summery image—especially on this snowy day in NY!

Tiny Sailboat

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He plans to someday sail to the Far East—by which he means the puddle down the street.

Elisabeth suggested a Tiny Sailboat way back in July, so she gets a free pattern!

Tiny Carrot

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Just like your mother said, he’s chock full of Vitamin A (for Adorable)!