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May 22, 2012

Knitted Hamburger Wall Art

You've got just a few more days to celebrate National Hamburger Month. (Not to be confused with National Hamburger and Pickle month - that's March.) While I'd prefer a garden burger, this knitted hamburger wall art from Natalya's Studio definitely caught my eye. I've seen a lot of felt hamburger toys, amigurumi hamburgers, etc., but this is the first wall art I've seen. Want more? Check out this hamburger merit badge from Waggons West.

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May 15, 2012

How-To: Knit or Crochet Gauge Swatches

Does the idea of swatching make you want to swear off knitting needles and crochet hooks forever? Have no fear! Check out this knit and crochet gauge swatch tutorial from Lion Brand Yarn, and learn how to get the fit perfect you've been waiting for!

I admit it: I used to cheat at gauge swatches. I would cast on, work a few rows, then assume I was good to go. Of course, my projects never came out the right size (and I have the ill-fitting sweaters to prove it)! Since then, I've decided that I prefer sweaters that fit, so now I'm a believer in the gauge swatch. Not only does a swatch help you measure your gauge, but it also gives you the chance to practice your stitches and see how your project will drape.

Sound good? Head over to Lion Brand Yarn to see the full how-to!

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May 3, 2012

Knit Dalek Dog Sweater Pattern

It's times like these that I really wish I could knit. We have a Pekingese, not a Pug, but I think she'd still look totally rad in this Dalek dog sweater from Ravelry user, Peach Kraft. That's the cuddliest Dalek I've ever seen! Thanks, Kristin!

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May 2, 2012

Hand-Knit Children's Math Sweater

Etsy user amarinalevin knitted this cleverly designed children's math sweater.

The main body of the sweater is a pattern of adding numbers in block shapes. There are also little x's in black. Circling the bottom in green on a dark blue background are Fibonacci numbers. Also circling the bottom and wrists in dark blue on periwinkle is the symbol pi.

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April 30, 2012

Knitted Finn the Human Doll

Elizabeth Parent knitted this delightfully accurate Finn the Human doll and made the pattern available on ravelry.

[via fyeahgeekknits]

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April 28, 2012

How-To: Four Corners Baby Blanket

I'm not a parent yet, but if I do have kids, I don't think that the pitter-patter of tiny feet will suddenly trigger a hidden love for pastel colors. So, as a gal who likes her colors primary, I get really excited when I see designers making projects that are intended for kids, but in hues that are bold and bright. If you dig modern baby designs too, you'll definitely want check out this gorgeous four corners baby blanket pattern from Whit's Knits on The Purl Bee!

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April 13, 2012

Knitted World Map

You know how you've been looking for a map with all of the best places in the world to be an artist marked on it? And remember how you wanted it to be knitted by hand? Well look no further because Bonnie Kate Wolf has knitted just such a map.

I am hand knitting a world map, demonstrating through color where it is best to be an artist, where grants for the arts are plentiful and a dynamic artistic community thrives.

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April 11, 2012

Olympknits Project Excerpt: Gloria the (Knitted) Gymnast

This July, London will host the 2012 Summer Olympics, and English knitter and designer Laura Long has created a book to help crafters celebrate. Olympknits is a book of 10 knitted athlete designs (and one horse!) representing popular Olympic sports like swimming, fencing, cycling and gymnastics. When I saw this video for the book, one of my favorite characters was Gloria the gymnast, whose shiny gold leotard hints at her hopes for a medal. Gloria's segment in the video had me laughing like crazy, so I'm excited that we can bring you her project excerpt from Olympknits. Just download the pattern below and knit Gloria in anticipation of this summer's games. You can use the pattern to knit some teammates for her as well! Be sure to check out all the projects available in Olympknits, by Laura Long.

Download the Instructions and Template for knitting Gloria the Gymnast (excerpted from Olympknits by Laura Long)
Right click to save the PDF to your desktop. Directions on downloading PDFs.

April 10, 2012

New Knit And Crochet Patterns From Lulu Bliss

Our friend and contributor, Dolin O'Shea, has a new line of beautiful knit and crochet patterns under her brand Lulu Bliss. Several of them are lovely airy pieces that are great for spring transition weather. Read more about them over on Dolin's site. Thanks, Natalie!

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April 9, 2012

"The Art of Yarn" Lion Brand Yarn Studio Window Display

The Lion Brand Yarn Studio in Manhattan has a new window display, in which famous works of art have been knittified in Lion Brand yarn by textile artist Juliet Hone. Check out the hot knitting machine action in that video and stop by the studio at 34 West 15th Street to see the work for yourself.

March 30, 2012

How-To: Knit a Rag Rug

Crazy Mom Quilts is known for her great tutorials, like this crocheted rug made from old T-shirts a few years back. Her latest tutorial shows us how to knit a rag rug using fabric scraps. I'm guessing more than a few of you have a pretty hefty scrap stash at home that would be perfect for something like this!

March 23, 2012

Stormtrooper Sweater

Flickr user Chibi created this stately stormtrooper sweater...enough said.

via [knithacker]

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