In honor of Easter and spring I knit up this cute little bunny. I got the pattern from here. This is a great stash buster and an adorable gift for little ones. I used some left over bulk yarn and size US 10 needles to knit up a square. A little sewing and … Tah-dah!
What are some of your favorite spring knits?
Today, I was playing Old Maid with my students and I ended up with the “Old Maid” card. There are several issues with this picture. Number one I hate that the knitting needles are facing the wrong way. Get it together cartoonist! The needle ends face downward…duh! Secondly, this image continues to perpetuate the stereotype that all knitters are elderly and women. Why is it when most people think of knitting they picture their grandmother or some other elderly woman sitting in a rocking chair slowly generating items such as afghans and/or mittens?
So who should we picture when we think of knitters? My answer: Think of anyone. That is right any human. Knitting is a universal activity. As long as you can hold up two sticks and swing that yarn you are a knitter.
As I write these words I know that I am preaching to the choir. We knitters know that the stereotypes are untrue. I mean look at me. I am a 30 year old African American woman who enjoys knitting while drinking cocktails. I have been known to take my knitting anywhere from the beach to the Inca Trail. Knitting is my love and I don’t care who knows (haha).![IMG_3091[1]](https://knitsbywhit.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/img_30911.jpg?w=640&h=640)
So how can we change stereotypes? Knit, knit, knit! Knit in public, knit with others, and share your talent. We are a unique community and we need to represent! #goknitting
Well I took this:
And made it into this:
I am so happy with the result! The yarn is a wool blend that I bought in a yarn shop in Spain over 10 years ago. If I recollect correctly I think I bought a kilo of yarn. 😳 Since it was so long ago I don’t have the yarn details for you. However, the texture is very soft and cuddly.
To make the pouch, I casted on 50 stitches and knitted in stockinette for about 10 inches. I used the crochet method to apply the beads. The beads are placed every 5 stitches on the front side only. This morning I purchased a zipper and sewed it on using some durable fabric thread. The edges were a little tricky, but strategically placed pins kept me on track.
1 pouch done and 9 more to go!
Finally Friday is here. Time to kick up my feet and pour a glass of wine. My Business Casual Socks are perfect for a night of relaxing.
Knitting with beads is always fun. They are a great addition to accessories such as headbands or shawls. Today I wore my Headband/Wrap Bracelet, which is a free pattern of my creation. I used the stringing method to add the beads, which calls for you to string all the beads on the yarn prior to knitting.
Coffee is a must in the morning!
Coloring my St. Patrick’s Day page
This week I have been making some small pouches for all my bridesmaids using beads. The pouches will be part of their welcome gifts. Inside I will be placing small beauty products such as lip balm and eye shadow. Here is what I have so far:
I am planning on sewing the seams and attaching a zipper to the top. I made the choice to use the crochet hook method when adding the beads. I think I like this method a little better. Less initial work.
I have 6 more pouches to go. Thank goodness I started early as I am very likely to get distracted by other lovely crafting projects. 107 days till the big day 👰🏾!
Today was 70 degrees. A sweater would have been insufferable. Thank goodness I had a knit headband to rock today.
My Cardigan at Knitting Group
Never not knitting
bean counter by day, obsessed and slightly crazy crafty girl by night.
Chronicles of my short 4 months abroad
Farm-->Fleece-->Fiber
wool obsessed, and writing all about it
