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The Universe Bails Me Out Again

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Sometimes you amble around lost in life (I do this often) not really having any particular direction, not really knowing what you’re going to do next and not really having any idea at all of the content of the next blog post.

And BAM!! The Universe steps in a just hands you something. Something too good not to use. Something great, huge even. And no, I didn’t get a picture, you’ll have to visit here to see what I’m talking about. And then, go here to read the story.

I will, however give you a hint. Human anatomy, in all of it’s greatness and correctness, knitted! Yes, human anatomy, knitted.

Now I know you’ll visit that link just to see it!

And the winner of my Knitting Stuff Giveaway is………

 

Wait a minute, we still have a whole day to go! Leave me a comment, making sure I have your email address. More suspense eh? Tune in tomorrow! Oh, yeah, and have a Great New Year!!

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Comments

  2. I am amazed and impressed with the knitted brain!! What a great tactile learning experience!!

    Thanks for sharing!
    Happy New Year!!!

  3. This knitter certainly must have studied anatomy! It is amazing what people can dream on and turn into a craft. You have to check out Indie craft site I was somewhat turned off by this work, but everyone has their thing :)http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2008/12/29/lets-talk-about-the-artist-shall-we/

  4. I saw this brain knitting a short time ago on some other blog and thought “Holy Cow, who does this stuff”? I can hardly knit a square and here is someone who can knit what appears to be a “real” brain. Unbelievable!!! Still, I’d rather have a sweater or mittens or scarf or hat or …. well, you get the idea. Happy New Year to you also. May it be a good year for you and your family and may your power stay on for good now.

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Knit a Glasses Holder for Your Bedside Table

knit glasses holder

Not too long ago I was seeing a crochet pattern for a glasses holder shaped like a bear all over the Internet. It was super cute, and also useful as a place to put your glasses on your bedside table instead of just throwing them somewhere random.

This project stewed in my brain for a little while and I decided I needed to make a knit version, but I didn’t want to make a bear. If you know anything about me you might know that I’m a cat person, so of course my version had to be a cat.

The base is just a basic little basic worked from the center out to the desired size, then up the sides as long as you want them. Knit some ears and add embellishments to make it whatever kind of animal you want.

The way I figured out to work the base from the center out was to use a crochet cast on, which gives you an easier way to pick up stitches from the back of the cast on than if you worked a more traditional cast on for a knitting project. It’s kind of fun to do things in a different way from time to time.

This little project is adorable if I do say so myself, and even as a plain little basket not made into an animal it’s a cute way to keep your glasses or other little things in one place. I’m tempted to make one for my desk to hold pens or even little little scissors and sewing needles that are always on my desk but somehow always seem to get lost on my desk.

If you need a little holder for your glasses on your table, check out the pattern at Our Daily Craft.

[Photo: Our Daily Craft]