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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!!

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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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.