tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59744284924705817512024-03-05T03:29:46.337-08:00Live LovelyRachel Jankovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10522800647488986858noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974428492470581751.post-36684882973944760282011-06-28T09:14:00.000-07:002011-06-28T09:19:40.563-07:00Crusader Cross Necklace (for pretending children)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdnuYthck0UBINyXjnxmaqLAmolXkWDRSO7-xBb41vTatAMRFx5BE1GtKg_tsjISZtU2prkxZLBNggyhtjRuFHEfjFebXKCD1MPoZF6PvklDHXNfO3YeFX8Ok_cVZ6TkXbnKkVVJy8Hs/s1600/IMG_2195.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVdnuYthck0UBINyXjnxmaqLAmolXkWDRSO7-xBb41vTatAMRFx5BE1GtKg_tsjISZtU2prkxZLBNggyhtjRuFHEfjFebXKCD1MPoZF6PvklDHXNfO3YeFX8Ok_cVZ6TkXbnKkVVJy8Hs/s320/IMG_2195.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623306078963732258" /></a><br /><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b><br /></b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>Materials:</b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica">Small amounts of Patons Grace mercerized cotton in silver, or Small amounts of other mercerized cotton in gold (Saucy Sport) Small amounts of other yarn for embellishments (or buttons, or sequins, or whatever) size 6 needles</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica">Gauge is not critical, but you want the fabric fairly tight</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>Abbreviations:</b></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>BO </b>- bind off </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>Co </b>- cast on </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>k</b>- knit</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>m1 - </b>Make one stitch by picking up the bar between stitches and knitting into the back </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>P </b>- purl </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>skpo </b>- slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>st </b>- stitch</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><b></b><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>Pattern</b>: </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica">With main color, CO 4 </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>1st </b>K </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>2nd row </b>P </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>3rd row </b>k 1, m 1,k 2, m 1, k 1 </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>4th row </b>P </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>5th row </b>K </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>6th row </b>P </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>*7th row </b>k 1, m 1, k to last st, m 1, k 1 </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>8th row </b>P </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>9th row </b>K </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>10th row </b>P* </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>11th -14th rows </b>repeat from * to * once more (10 st) </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>15th row </b>(folding row) P </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>**16th row </b>P </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>17th row </b>K </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>18th row </b>P </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>19th row </b>k 1, skpo, k to last 3 st, k 2 tog, k1** </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>20th-27th rows </b>repeat from ** to ** twice more (4 st) </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica"><b>28th row </b>P </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica">repeat from 1st row to 28th row once more, BO</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica; min-height: 22.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 18.0px Helvetica">Fold along the purl bump ridge, and sew sides together. The CO edge and the BO edge should meet in the middle back, where you can sew them together also. With the right side facing you, pick up and knit 4 stitches along the side of the center. Follow the directions for the first half, (rows 1 - 28) omitting the repeat. Do the same on the opposite side. Fold in the new arms of the cross, sew the ends together and sew the edges closed. Embellish with some embroidery and a yarn needle. Using a crochet hook ( I used a size H ), Single crochet across three stitches on the center top of one of the "arms", chain for as long as you want the "chain" to be, and sew in the ends, securing it back into your cross. Give to someone who can use more dress-ups!</p>Rachel Jankovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10522800647488986858noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974428492470581751.post-5554287059372232272009-03-09T23:43:00.001-07:002009-03-09T23:54:02.063-07:00<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><h1>Owlie Soap Sack <span style=" font-weight: normal"><font size="2">By Lizzie Jank</font></span></h1><p></p><div style="text-align: left; padding-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 1em; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px" id="u___"><div style="text-align: left; padding-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 1em; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px" id="moap"><div style="text-align: left; padding-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 1em; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px" id="j5jn"><a target="_blank" href="http://docs.google.com/File?id=dc5bmp6t_7hcfsfpcd_b"><img src="http://docs.google.com/File?id=dc5bmp6t_7hcfsfpcd_b" style="width: 160px; height: 120px"> </a><div style="text-align: left; padding-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 1em; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px" id="ejku"><a target="_blank" href="http://docs.google.com/File?id=dc5bmp6t_8gwsksnfr_b"><img src="http://docs.google.com/File?id=dc5bmp6t_8gwsksnfr_b" style="width: 320px; height: 240px"></a></div></div></div></div><p></p><p>This silly pocket washcloth will keep little ones happy in the tub. Slip in a baby soap, and you are ready for action! It is worked side to side in one piece, with buttonholes running along what will become the bottom. Very simple finishing makes a cute toy that you will be willing to throw in the tub! The back is garter stitch so it is nice and scrubbie too!<br></p><div><br></div><div>Small amounts of dishcloth cotton in multiple colors. Here's what I used:</div><div>Hot pink for the main body</div><div>White/brown variegated for the tummy</div><div>White, black, and heathery pink for the eyes</div><div>yellow for the beak and feet</div><div><br></div><div>Size 8 US (5 mm) needles (I like bamboo best on cotton - but follow your heart!)</div><div><br></div><div><b>Abbreviations:</b></div><div>CO = cast on</div><div>BO = bind off</div><div>K2 Tog = Knit two together</div><div>KF&B = Increase by knitting in front and back of each stitch</div><div><br></div><div><b>BACK</b></div><div>CO 28 stitches loosely in color for main body (A)</div><div>Rows 1-3, Knit</div><div>*Row 4, K 24, BO 2, K2 (this will be your right side)</div><div>Row 5, K2, CO 2, K 24</div><div>Row 6 - 9, K*</div><br><div>Repeat from * to * three more times, do not break yarn</div><div><br></div><b>FRONT</b><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>(when working this color block section, make sure to cross yarn colors in the back of work whenever you switch - nothing fancy, just so they are linked together)</i></span><br><div><br></div><div>Row 1 (right side),K 10 stitches in (A) do not break, join contrast belly color (B), and work remaining 18 stitches. </div><div>Row 2, P 18 (B), P 10 (A)</div><div>Row 3, K 10 (A), K 18 (B)</div><div><i>(maintain this established color block line throughout the rest of the project)</i></div><div>**Row 4 (wrong side), P2 , BO 2, P 24</div><div>Row 5, K 24, CO 2, K 2</div><div>Row 6, Purl</div><div>Row 7, Knit</div><div>Row 8, Purl</div><div>Row 9 (right side), K 24, BO 2, K 2</div><div>Row 10, P 2, CO 2, P 24</div><div>Row 11, K</div><div>Row 12, P</div><div>Row 13, K**</div><div><br></div><div>Repeat from ** to ** once more</div><br></div><div>Work a three needle bind off with the CO stitches (Pick up the CO stitches on another needle and fold your work in half, right side facing you, holding the two needles with stitches on them together. Knit through the first stitch on both needles at the same time. Work as you would a normal bind off )</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><b>BEAK</b><div>Using yellow, Pick up and Knit 4 stitches on the color change line, center front.</div><div>P 1 row</div><div>K 2 together twice</div><div>P1 row</div><div>K2 tog</div><div>BO</div><br><div><b>EYES </b>(Make 2)</div><div>Using white, CO 3</div><div>Row 1, KF&B of each stitch, 6 stitches</div><div>Row 2, Purl</div><div>Row 3, K 1, KF&B next stitch, K 2, KF&B next stitch, K1, 8 stitches</div><div><i>Break yarn and join lid color</i></div>Row 4, Purl<div>Row 5, K 1, K2 tog, K 2, K2 tog, K 1, 6 stitches</div><div>Row 6, Purl</div><div>Row 7, K2 tog across, 3 stitches</div><div>Row 8, Purl</div><div>Bind off</div><div><br></div><div><b>FEET</b></div><div>CO 4 in contrast color for feet</div><div>Work i-cord for about 10 1/2 "</div><div>Bind off</div><div><br></div><div><b>FINISHING</b></div><div>Using main color and a yarn needle, sew a running stitch around the top corner of owlie's head. Pull snugly to gather "ear", and sew across the top of head to the other corner and do the same. Fasten off, and weave in ends. Sew eyes onto body, slightly turning the edges under to round the eyes, and also to make them a little "bulgy"! Using scrap black yarn, embroider pupils onto eyes. Weave in ends.<br><br></div><div>Thread the i-cord through the buttonholes, starting at the front and making sure it is on the outside in the center front. After threading, pull out about 2" from the center front, fold in on itself, and sew to make "feet". Tie the i-cord in back to close.</div><div><br></div><div>Slip in some tear-free soap, and you are ready to make a baby laugh!</div><br><br />Rachel Jankovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10522800647488986858noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974428492470581751.post-39102919581797060042008-11-07T15:06:00.000-08:002008-11-07T15:13:32.635-08:00pom pom mania<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/3001206611_0806101858_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/3001206611_0806101858_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I've got the serious love for the new Clover pom-pom maker. This little item was an effort at a napkin ring, but it got a little too big. I think I'll use it on a gift when I get tired of having it on the paper towels! I have a feeling that there will be lots of pom poms at our house this Christmas. Pom pom garlands, ornaments, gift toppers, and who knows what else!Rachel Jankovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10522800647488986858noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974428492470581751.post-79950145791460548562008-08-18T09:42:00.000-07:002008-08-18T18:03:13.722-07:00Fabric Bottom Booties<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dVi_MFBzsMAn-jzKb2A_kWmStzMG4CstMbA9A_9wDtT1ORZJsRmGGHK9EUro_8PwHurAVDuQCON03k_E5lb0wo3fwzEryO25-9V2L0ZrVE2vkAUwA4m0Raw6zFshLQBV2NHB9UkWEm0/s1600-h/IMG_1397.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dVi_MFBzsMAn-jzKb2A_kWmStzMG4CstMbA9A_9wDtT1ORZJsRmGGHK9EUro_8PwHurAVDuQCON03k_E5lb0wo3fwzEryO25-9V2L0ZrVE2vkAUwA4m0Raw6zFshLQBV2NHB9UkWEm0/s320/IMG_1397.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236027812674534258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IAbMpLT_2F0vtjr8GvytgyppJITdeCijGTelmab7K8D2DJZdektM9yJFWsg6z9RMFc4H5MVibkKUdA3K5ITOWfnaJN38YCGxY3w7cfguKndB-xoUHa3w7Y7fz3lBp-InJfmy6gzYdl8/s1600-h/IMG_1399.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IAbMpLT_2F0vtjr8GvytgyppJITdeCijGTelmab7K8D2DJZdektM9yJFWsg6z9RMFc4H5MVibkKUdA3K5ITOWfnaJN38YCGxY3w7cfguKndB-xoUHa3w7Y7fz3lBp-InJfmy6gzYdl8/s320/IMG_1399.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236027925500760914" border="0" /></a><br />I am ready to try a new structure for the top of the baby shoe, but I am really pleased with the fabric bottom. The technique is extremely simple and it works very well. So far so good. I want to try more of a sock type top, or traditional booty, but I am not sure how to best make it work, since it needs to be from the bottom up. Well, that is what's in the hopper today.<br /><br />In other project news, I have started yet another rug. There is just something irresistible about the knit loops, I just can't stop. I was initially thinking potholder, but the texture was too thick, and I liked the colors too well to stop, so I think it will be a little rug for my girls room.Rachel Jankovichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10522800647488986858noreply@blogger.com5