Check out this hardcore Baldee still hanging on to his punk rock hairdo!
He was a test knit done by my friend Kristen (knititblack on Ravelry). As soon as I heard she was giving her Baldee a mohawk, I wished I had thought to include that hairstyle in the original lineup. Too cute!
Thank you for the test, Kristen!
Hey Tulsa area knitters! I’ll be teaching a Boo class at Loops yarn store on Tuesday, September 29th.
If you haven’t been to Loops, it’s a beautiful store with a super-friendly staff.
Take the class and you’ll learn to knit in the round using double-pointed needles, how to pick up and knit stitches, and how to seam using mattress stitch. The project is so quick, you’ll have time to make a bevy of bats by Halloween!
The class is being offered for the special low price of $29, so sign up asap by emailing shelley@loopsknitting.com. Hope to see you there!
What: Boo class
Where: Loops, Tulsa, OK
When: Tuesday, September 29th, 6-8 pm
Cost: $29 plus materials (stuffing and eyes are included in the cost)
Email: shelley@loopsknitting.com
Oh, as an added bonus for signing up for this class, you’ll also get a sneak preview of my new fall pattern for this year. It’s one of the cutest ever!
I was lucky to have some super-creative testers try out the Baldees pattern before it went in the shop. Their Baldees are so cool that I couldn’t wait to show them here.
First up is Kate’s Hardly-Hirsute Hamish!
From Kate (aka discosmurf on Ravelry):
H. H. Hamish is lovingly cultivating a small fuzz of facial hair (or is it chest hair?) to draw attention away from his lack lustre locks. He likes sunsets and movies (with Fantales), but dislikes windy days.
Aw, sounds like Hamish is putting out an ad to attract that special someone who will love him for his winning personality.
Kate was also sweet enough to send me a package of the Fantales that she mentioned, straight from Australia. They are like Rollos, except better because they come with movie trivia printed on the wrappers!
I’m trying to ration them, but it’s true that they’re especially tempting when watching a movie.
Thank you, Kate, for the test and the treats!
Are you or is someone you love experiencing a refreshing breeze up top? Forget the Rogaine – grab a set of needles and celebrate the beauty of balding with Baldees, the newest pattern in the Mochimochi Shop!
These gorgeous little guys are super-quick knits with no seaming! The pattern comes with personality profiles for each balding type and instructions for how to achieve the fascinating forms thinning hair comes in.
Techniques include knitting in the round on double-pointed needles, picking up and knitting stitches, and I-cord. You’ll also need a crochet hook for the hair.
Buy the patterns as a download for $5 here!
You can also still buy a ready-made Baldee knitted by Anna herself online through Schmancy.
He’s getting a little tired of everyone squeezing his butt!
How cute is this painting by APAK!
They’re opening a new show called “Tiny Adventures” at Schmancy in Seattle this Friday, so if you’re in the area, check it out! (Every other post on my blog lately seems to involve Schmancy, I know… They’re just always up to something interesting!)
Gosh they are the cutest.
Also, tomorrow (9/10) gallery hanahou in NYC (where I work when I’m not knitting) reopens with a solo show of works by Tina Berning. Tina’s paintings and drawings are simply amazing (I have a piece by her hanging on the wall next to me right now, in fact) and must be seen in person. Join us for the opening reception of “The Passengers” tomorrow, 6-9 pm, or come hear the artist talk about her work on Saturday (9/12) at 2 pm. (RSVP info@galleryhanahou.com for either event.)
Tina Berning: THE PASSENGERS III, 32 x 23.5 cm, Ink and Gouache on paper, 2009
I sent off my one-of-a-kind toys last month for this year’s Plush You show in Seattle. I’m especially excited about what I made this year!
Here’s a little preview—it’s a quick photo I took back over the July 4th weekend as I was working on the first of three toys for the show at my in-laws’.
Any guesses what kind of creature this is? If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you might have an idea.
I’ll show the finished toys soon. Plush You 2009 opens at Schmancy in Seattle on October 9th!
He would like to eat a peanut, if only he weren’t peanut-sized himself!
Thea suggested a tiny elephant back in July, so she gets a free pattern. Thanks, Thea!