Knit a Wreath for Sandy Relief

There are so many different knitting and craft-related projects going on to help people affected by that storm called Sandy that I couldn’t possibly keep up with them all. I consider that a very good thing indeed.

Another very good thing indeed is this lovely Hampstead Wreath, a knit wreath adorned with a pretty cable pattern and designed by the good people at True Brit Knits. I know they’re good people because they’re donating the proceeds from the pattern’s sales through the end of the year to Citymeals-on-wheels NYC, which provides and delivers meals to homebound people and, as I learned from reading about this project on Mason-Dixon Knitting, has been working to help the food insecure since the hurricane hit.

It’s a great cause and a great value (£3, or a little less than $5) for a pretty wreath you’ll want to hang on your door or over the mantle this holiday season. And you’ll feel good doing it. What could be better?

[Photo from True Brit Knits via Ravelry.]

Amigirumi may be more popular in crochet than it is in knitting; there are certainly more patterns for cute creatures, food and whatever else you can think of in crochet than there are in knitting.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t knit amigurumi or that there aren’t a lot of patterns for fun toys and critters out there that are knit.

Case in point: this adorable trio of knit sea creatures from Natasha Wildly.

The pattern includes a turtle, octopus and manta ray, all worked in DK weight yarn. The finished projects are about 10 cm or 4 inches long. You could make them bigger if you want by using heavier yarn and a correspondingly larger knitting needle.

The patterns are rated for beginners, and from the look of the suggested materials they’re all worked flat and seamed. The pattern is described as “a perfect project for those who love small intricate knits” and that contains “useful photos for the tricky bits.”

These would be so cute to knit just as they are, in natural colors or whatever colors you have on hand. A scrappy stripey octopus with legs of different colors would also be cute. You can make them to be toys or make one or two of each critter and turn them into a mobile for an ocean themed baby’s room.

Of course you could also just knit the turtle for your turtle loving friend.

Whatever way you go with these, you’re sure to have fun and enjoy seeing what the world of knit amigurumi is like with these cute and easy patterns.

You can grab your copy of the pattern from Love Crafts.

If you’re looking for more knit amigurumi patterns, check out these patterns that are all worked in worsted weight yarn, or this collection of Christmas themed amigurumi.

[Photo: Natasha Wildy via Love Crafts]

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