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Do You KIP?

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wwkipeuropeDo you Knit In Public? I don’t spend a lot of time in the “public” choosing instead to spend my time either out in the garden, barn, behind the computer, and of course, knitting!

But…  I’m seeing more and more people knitting. Maybe it’s because I’ve been knitting more and more. No, that can’t be it, I couldn’t possibly knit any more than I already do. It’s got to be a growing trend.

I don’t do the Stitch ‘n Pitch thing, because my son is grown and I don’t go to baseball games anymore. Besides, as sports go, hockey is more my thing (go Red Wings!). But I digress…

Worldwide Knitting in Public Days are June 13 and 14, and June 20 and 21.

Go here to find out how to promote your own Knitting In Public Day, and break out those needles!  http://www.wwkipday.com/fliers.htm

Comments

  1. i don’t knit in public per se, my commute is about 40 minutes one way, and i have a few long red lights so I can get 2-3 rows day each way. Right now I am working on my first pair of sock.

  2. Watch out for dj – knitting while driving!!

    Okay, I’ve done it too but only at red lights like dj 🙂

    I have been knitting in public for about 8 years. My kids (now grown) used to hate it but got over it.

    It’s so cool to share projects and ideas when you meet others also KIP.

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.