I love Facebook. Such a fun little time waster, and this morning, I ran across the Facebook equivalent for knitters.
KnitIdeas.com. Great site. Share your ideas, swap yarn, and show off your knitting creations……. Here: http://www.knitideas.com/
Patterns, projects and techniques
, by Terrye. 3 Comments
I love Facebook. Such a fun little time waster, and this morning, I ran across the Facebook equivalent for knitters.
KnitIdeas.com. Great site. Share your ideas, swap yarn, and show off your knitting creations……. Here: http://www.knitideas.com/
When it comes to adding whimsy to your knitting, nothing quite does it like knit amigurumi or otherwise knitting animals. And I haven’t seen anything (well, knitting patterns anyway) that made me smile recently like Bill the Pigeon did.
This pattern from Knit for Victory has a few stripes like a rock pigeon, but don’t be intimidated by his fancy looks. This pattern is actually really easy as it’s knot flat in pieces and sewn together when the knitting is done.
It calls for DK weight yarn, which makes a pigeon that’s about 12 cm/4.7 inches tall, perfect for perching in your hand. Of course you can also make it with worsted weight yarn to get a bigger bird if you want. And don’t feel the need to stick to nature’s color choices on this one. Use whatever little bits of yarn you have in your stash to make the stripes, or just leave them off if you’d rather.
The eyes are made with a bit of felt and black beads, but you can also embroider eyes on if you’re making this for a little kid.
The pattern is available on Etsy, or you can purchase a full kit to make your own knit pigeon direct from Knit for Victory. The kit includes the yarn, stuffing, felt, beads, thread and a Pigeon Club button. You’ll need to supply your own knitting needles and sewing needle but otherwise you’ll be all set to make your own cute knit pigeon. The kit comes in a cute box if you want to buy it to gift to someone else for them to make as well.
I hope you’ve been enjoying the funnier patterns I’ve been sharing this month. If you’re a designer who has some whimsical patterns, or there’s an off-the-wall design you’ve made and loved, you can share it in the comments or click on “suggest a DIY” at the top of the page and tell me all about it!
[Photo: Knit for Victory]
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In desparate need of some leftover Misti Alpaca (80% baby alpaca, 20% silk) Color #1619. It’s a dark teal or dark blue green. I’m 2/3 finished w/ a hat and ran out. Will buy yarn and pay shipping! HELP!
I found a skein of my yarn! Thanks everyone for considering my post!