Knit Me!

A little present from me to you

2011-10-29T11:53:00.000-07:00

I've been designing finger puppets recently, to be more precise Gruffalo finger puppets. I hope to be able to offer them for sale soon, proceeds will go to our son's memorial fund, which supports epilepsy research . Anyhoo I am offering the snake and the acorn for free. so pop along to http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/susie-snake-with-acorn and grab yourself a copy of it.

Football!

2011-09-21T14:39:00.000-07:00

So recently I was honored by the wonderful blog mistress, Aly, to join her list of guest bloggers on this wonderful site and I have been going crazy trying to think of something to blog about. THANK YOU, ALY!!! I have been knitting for a number of years, on straights, until recently when I taught myself (through Youtube) how to use DPN's. My first project on DPN's was a pair of Spiral Tube

Angry Birds!

2011-09-16T07:34:00.000-07:00

So, I don't know about you, but W (my boyfriend) is OBSESSED with playing Angry Birds on his iPhone. I looked for a pattern to make some Angry-Birds-inspired dolls, but could only find crochet! Story of my life, really. I told myself that "I'll just have to figure something out myself." And, of course, they haven't been made yet. But, OMG. I looked on Ravelry and the amazing Shirley

Now I know these are crochet

2011-08-29T11:44:00.000-07:00

but you have to agree they are sweet Make your own sweet teddy, all ready for bed in his pj's. http://allaboutami.tumblr.com/post/9376917122/p-j-teddypattern Or how about a sweet spring bunny. http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/craft_pattern_spring_bunny.html

Hi and thank you to Alyoops

2011-08-21T07:31:00.000-07:00

First I'd like to thank Aly for inviting me to be a guest contributor. Like her, I love knitting toys, amis,softies call them what you will. I have designed a couple of toys and hope to design more. Pictures of a couple of favorites below. Trouble is I make them, but forget to write down what I did, meaning that most of mine are definitely one of a kind!! More about me.. (If you're still

An Announcement and a Call.

2011-08-18T06:29:00.000-07:00

There are a TON of reasons why I haven't been posting here. Last year, I separated my personal interests with this blog, and since then I've felt particularly confused about where this one of the twins is going. I figure I should give myself a chance to explain. The original intent of this blog was to post up links to free knit toys on the internet. When I started it four years ago, there was

New Free Pattern From Rebecca Danger: Chubby Chirps!

2011-02-07T07:17:00.000-08:00

Photo © 2011 Rebecca Danger I think these little birds are too cute, and a great way to use up some stash yarn! From Rebecca Danger's blog - definitely worth a follow. Also, check out her book and to-buy patterns on Etsy! Note: To download, please click on the sidebar of Rebecca's blog. Or, download it from the Ravelry page by clicking the bar below.

For Construction on a Knitted Road

2011-01-26T20:30:00.000-08:00

Pump Some Iron!

2011-01-12T05:51:00.000-08:00

© 2010 Jennifer Stover This knitted strong man dumbell is the cutest thing - I think it would make an adorable rattle. Myself, I might knit up a pair to save the snow-covered walk to the gym ;) From Prose and Ponderings

Free Pattern Wednesday: Octopuss

2010-12-01T04:27:00.000-08:00

I recently had the absolute delight in test knitting for Bethany Hendrickson, an absolutely amazing designer! I feel pretty silly that I didn't notice her pattern go live, but here it is on ravelry! It's a direct download from ravelry here. If you're at all interested, here is my blue version :)

Happy Thanksgiving, and Free Turkey Patterns!

2010-11-25T17:15:00.000-08:00

Hey friends on the Internet! Happy Thanksgiving for everyone that celebrates it! W, Lotus and I have had an awesome say, and to top if off, here are some free turkey toys for your Thanksgiving knitting pleasure! First up is this cute little round turkey from WEBS! It's a free download from here. The next free turkey was part of a knitalong last fall of the Spud Says! blog from Spud and Chloe.

Free Pattern: Mini Eggplant

2010-11-12T08:28:00.000-08:00

Tutorial: Picking up Stitches for Limbs

2010-10-05T14:26:00.000-07:00

Hey! This is super useful: a video that explains how to pick up stitches in the middle of your work! This is great for doll limbs :) There's also some written directions and pictures here (Scroll down). All of this lovely information is from Knitting in Circles, which sells some cute patterns :)

How A-DORK-able!

2010-09-22T08:50:00.000-07:00

This cutie is named "Adorkable Monster" and it really, truly is. Created by Pockets and Parking Garages. If you've noticed that I haven't updated a lot, make sure that you check out my new blog, Alyoops! That's where all of my WIPs, photography, Lotus pics, and new designs will be from now on. I'm actually probably going to move the amigurumi update in the future, or end it all together. I'd

Shark In the Water

2010-09-15T12:33:00.000-07:00

This knit shark by Faye Sweeney is super cute :) The website takes time to load, which sucks, but keep at it! It's worth the long loading time.

3...2...1...

2010-09-08T17:39:00.000-07:00

Petite Purls has gone live with their Fall 2010 issue, and you should probably note this gem, a pillow/soft toy titled "Blast Off!" I absolutely love it! Y'all might also be interested in the other whimsical pattern in this issue, Birdie Backpack :)

NINJA!!

2010-09-01T18:08:00.000-07:00

This is perfect. Maybe someone should inform the tunnel ninja... hmm. From Scribd

Good, Geeky Fun.

2010-08-25T07:06:00.000-07:00

This cutie is Wilfrid, the Geek! From Knit Run, Purl Run. I especially like his ears :)Things are especially hectic around here this week... Don't. Even. Ask!

Free Pattern Feature: Flamingo!

2010-08-18T16:05:00.000-07:00

Oh boy Oh boy! A new pattern from the Spud and Chloe blog! Isn't it adorable? :)

Pretty Lady Bugs!

2010-08-04T15:22:00.000-07:00

I love this cute little bug from Natural Suburbia. I want to make a ton!

Despicable Me Toy!

2010-07-21T14:47:00.000-07:00

Kat Knits has created this charming little minion, inspired by the movie Despicable Me. So go on, make your own personal minion!

You Could Have Guessed This Week's Feature

2010-07-14T15:26:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, it's been a busy week for me. But I figured that some people may not know that the new Knitty is out! And there's a cute little elephant pattern written up by Franklin Habit! Too cool :) Would you like to share a free knit toy pattern? Send me an e-mail and I'll post it up next Wednesday!

Spread the Love!

2010-07-07T14:55:00.000-07:00

I don't know if you've heard, but Caffeinated Frenzy has started a cute little social project over on her blog. The idea is, you knit this cute little love bug and leave it in a public place, with a nice little note. Then, someone finds it and it makes their day! The pattern is here. And, while you're visiting, you should enter her contest, here! :) Would you like to share a free knit toy

Tiny Gators!

2010-06-30T15:40:00.000-07:00

So, for those of you that only occasionally delve into knit toys and who rely on my blog for the big news... (Do people do that?)... Knitting MochiMochi came out yesterday! I'm patiently waiting for my copy, but if you can't wait, you can start knitting up these tiny gators from her blog! Know of some cute free knit amigurumi or toys on a blog, website, or Ravelry? Send me an e-mail and I'll

Punctuation, It's a Necessary Evil

2010-06-23T15:19:00.000-07:00

This week's pattern is a three for one deal! It could be an apostrophe, a comma, or quotation marks. You can thank me, but you should be thanking a time to knit! Know of some cute free knit amigurumi or toys on a blog, website, or ravelry? Send me an e-mail and I'll feature it!

Under the Sea

2010-06-16T14:08:00.000-07:00

This little knit sea urchin from ever green knits is too cute! Happy Wednesday! Know of some cute free knit amigurumi or toys on a blog, website, or ravelry? Send me an e-mail and I'll feature it!

Wow! Pigeons that don't poop all over!

2010-06-09T12:15:00.000-07:00

These perching pigeons are too cute! But, this is expected from MochiMochiLand! P.S: I also had to do all the HTML tags by hand on my phone. You cannot say that I'm not obsessed dedicated.

It looks like...

2010-06-02T04:38:00.000-07:00

... this pattern is A Lot of Fun! I usually don't approve of fun fur, but in this case an exception can be made, I think. Found on the blog Maiya knits. Mayhem ensues Know of some cute free knit amigurumi or toys on a blog, website, or ravelry? Send me an e-mail and I'll feature it!

Oh, Hey, Another Dinosaur!

2010-05-19T09:20:00.000-07:00

Hey, I'm not complaining, and you better not either, because in my opinion the more free dinosaur patterns there are out there the better the world is for you and me. This has been named Jellybean Dinosaur by the gracious Miss Aine, "'cause his face reminds me of a jellybean baby." Beautiful. You can download it via ravelry or direct on her blog. Whoo hoo! Know of some cute free knit amigurumi

My Weekend in Pictures

2010-05-17T14:41:00.000-07:00

So, this weekend I went to Rochester (again) to see my sweetie's film screen (it did awesome!) and go to the Lilac Festival. For those non-Rochesterians among us, the Lilac Festival is a HUGE event that goes for ten days in Rochester's Highland Park. It's in the top 200 family events in the US, and I think it's in the top 10 events to go to in New York State. Anyway, the point is, it's a big

Bring on the Mini Me!

2010-05-12T09:43:00.000-07:00

So, this isn't EXACTLY a 'rumi link (it kind of is, since there's a free pattern), but I just thought I would share that Stitch London is looking for knitters, crocheters, and sew-ers to participate in the opening of their new exhibit... by stitching a version of themselves! I'm so going to send a little Alyssa off to London to join in the fun :) They provide a basic template to use, as well:

My weekend in pictures!

2010-05-10T09:49:00.000-07:00

This weekend I went to sunny Philedelphia with my friend from high school. We didn't do a ton - we just saw the Philly Art Museum and hung out at her aunt's house, but that was more than enough! I was too tired to drive all the way home yesterday, and so I went to bed early at woke up at 5 today to get to work. Even worse idea than driving at night... because now I'm so tired! Boo! But we did

Time to Guard Your Stash

2010-05-09T14:58:00.000-07:00

What better way to scare those evil spirits from your stash than a gargoyle? Knit up this one from Devon Monk and rest easy.

Free Pattern: Wooper

2010-05-07T09:51:00.000-07:00

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Silken Teddy Bears

2010-05-05T09:15:00.000-07:00

It's Wednesday, and you know what that means, amigurumi! Also, I will be making some changes to the layout sometime today (probably after five) so if you visit around then and things look... off... I'm experimenting! Anyway, this cute teddy caught my eye when I saw mildawg's finished project here. (Hers looks much better than the photo, I think). Know of some cute free knit amigurumi or toys

We're having a party, there will be cake.

2010-04-30T17:47:00.000-07:00

Specifically, this cake from bad metaphor. Have a good weekend!

You'll never roam alone!

2010-04-20T04:39:00.000-07:00

... With this travelling gnome pattern, by Raynor at Knitted Toy Box (adopted from the Simply Gnome! pattern from this lovely blog here. )

The tortoise and the... elephant?

2010-04-15T09:31:00.000-07:00

I saw this turtle on ravelry and felt sad because I have a policy to not do ravelry links (out of courtesy for those that don't use/have/want it) So hoe psyched was I when I found out that he's on her blog, along with a cute elephant! From knittybutton.

For those in your life who like to make noise.

2010-04-12T09:50:00.000-07:00

What a great idea! A Bottle Rocket shaker toy made from yarn (of course) and a plastic soft drink bottle! From Running Jack Knits. Too cute :)

Look familiar?

2010-04-07T15:48:00.000-07:00

I think this bear seriously resembles something designed by Rebecca Danger, what do you think? Yet another addition to the Lion Brand Pattern Library. In other news, I'm at McDonald's and not knitting much due to getting Pokemon HeartGold as an Easter gift. I'm 19 years old, okay!? That's young enough to still play pokemon...

Does anyone who reads me...

2010-03-31T09:27:00.000-07:00

... Speak Norwegian? Because, if they did, and also spoke English, and translated this, I'm pretty sure they would win the internet. From mimounas hobbyblogg. P.S. - for some reason I can't link the picture, but I'm posting this at lunch and don't have time to figure it out.

Itsy Bitsy!

2010-03-28T11:35:00.000-07:00

Isn't this spider cute? Erm, I mean, creepy? Icky? However you feel about apiders. From ChemKnits.

What could be better than eggs...?

2010-03-16T14:16:00.000-07:00

Baby Chicks hatching from them, DUH!These adorable idea is from knittycat's tips.

Bunnies!

2010-03-13T07:30:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the lack of posting. I still don't have internet in my new apartment. (I'm posting this from my mom's computer as she does my laundry. Independence is so hard!)Anyway, these bunnies are super cute, super easy, and kind of remind me of totoro. Maybe that's just because, without internet or cable for a while week, I've just watched Miyazaki films on my laptop. Porco Rosso, anyone?

Now, back to our regularly scheduled program!

2010-03-06T11:21:00.000-08:00

If you were wondering, I'm doing well, though not settled in yet! I start my internship on Monday :) Until then, maybe you could make a pocket-sized robot from kat knits.

Dino the Dinosaur!

2010-03-01T07:51:00.000-08:00

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Little Blue Bear, Come Blow Your Horn...

2010-02-17T10:10:00.001-08:00

I don't know why I chose that title. I'm having a strange week, so don't ask why it was the first thing I thought of when I saw this Bear from Susan Dennis.

What Little Boy Wouldn't Want One?

2010-02-04T09:48:00.001-08:00

And I'm not being sarcastic. This knit chinook is pretty sweet, from Trying to Grok.

Howdy!

2010-01-30T16:56:00.000-08:00

Check out this cute monkey from Haun'Knittit! I love his little mouth, I see him as kind of gaping in surprise/awe. What do you think? She also has a cutie octopus!In other news, I have a big job interview on Monday! Wish me luck please :)

Speaking of Elephants...

2010-01-26T09:28:00.000-08:00

I decided to be a little backwards this week. Instead of searching ravelry by recently published... why not go back in time and see what I missed? Well, I found something! This garter stitch elephant is such a cute design, the pattern doesn't have any pictures but from the 93 projects on ravelry, I guess he's quite the looker.

OHMY! That's so cute!

2010-01-20T17:15:00.000-08:00

I don't know if you've noticed, but I've tried to keep up the policy of not having ravelry downloads on this site -- mostly because I don't want to leave out people that read this blog that don't have a rav account. This is too adorable though! If you only get a ravelry account just to get this cute little elephant, I would understand. I think the rest of the 'rumi would would, too!

Help for Haiti

2010-01-16T10:42:00.000-08:00

I know that the vast majority of you who read my blog have access to the internet, so you've probably heard about the earthquake in Haiti. What can I do? You ask. I don't want to give money to a scam and I would like an incentive to give, because who doesn't? I understand, and so do a few designers you might want to buy from!If you buy their designs via ravelry, these designers will donate a

Snowmen!

2010-01-15T17:30:00.000-08:00

I was just starting to get into the winter mood, then the rain came and melted a good portion of the Rochester snow! At least now maybe I can make up my own snowperson who will last well into summer, rain be damned! From Old Habits New, in both English and Dutch!

FLCL Hat

2010-01-12T09:24:00.000-08:00

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Who doesn't like fruit?

2010-01-08T10:54:00.000-08:00

These scrumptous looking pears hail from Susan B Anderson of Spud Says!, the blog for Spud and Chloe yarns. So, on top of a free pattern, you can oogle some good-looking yarn candy... There goes my afternoon!

Deck the Halls!

2009-12-22T19:17:00.000-08:00

Have you ever heard of kawaii not? W and I bought a copy at Barnes and Nobles ages ago, and spent hours laughing over it! Definitely a good gift. Anyway, Raynor from Knitted Toy Box has adapted an adorable knitted mistletoe, from this pattern inspired by this comic.You can hang in that special doorway. Or above a certain someone's chair. Or the sink. Or that place where he always drops groceries

One Swanky Hog

2009-12-19T14:17:00.000-08:00

People who know me personally know that I have a soft spot for hedgehogs. Lotus, my sweetie's and my baby, had little hoglets about two weeks ago. They don't look as smart as this guy, though, from the forums at Craftster. They're not as huggable either. And I'm not quite sure we can keep them... :( *gloom*

Knit Amigurumi List!

2009-12-19T14:01:00.000-08:00

I feel like this will make life ever so easier for people that visit this blog.I've been meaning to make this list for a while, and I hope to keep it updated :)Animals:AlligatorBear, Koda, from Petite PearlsBeeBirdCatCat from the Lazy KnitterCamelGarter Stitch ElephantKawaii ElephantFrogGoldfishHedgehogLamb, from Petite PearlsMothMouseMonkeyMooseRabbit by RaynorRabbit By Rebecca

Winter Magazine Round-Up!

2009-12-17T08:26:00.000-08:00

As you may know, Knitty, Petite Purls, and Twist Collective have all come out with their winter issues. Squee! Knitting doesn't have much in the doll department this year (except for a water bottle cover, which is cute but... not quite, knitty.) and Twist Collective isn't free, so they're not quite in the scope of this often off-topic blog.Petite purls, though, has three adorable patterns for

I haven't posting in a MONTH!

2009-11-04T08:07:00.001-08:00

Is school really that busy? It doesn't feel like it. Also, I've barely finished a single project and I haven't spotted any good Ami on Ravelry.Picture from Down CloverlaineBut I thought I'd update with this awesome modification to my Kitten Mittens! Cloverlaine from ravelry made this mittens from the bottom up for her grandchildren. How adorable!! So now, if you didn't want to make them top

Moose!

2009-09-28T16:36:00.000-07:00

Photo Copyright Pattern DesignerI know I've been a tad bad at publishing 'Rumi, but I thought I'd put this guy up. He's adorable, isn't he!? Make sure you leave a word at Wife "Mom" Knitter thanking her for this design!

Armadillos!

2009-05-30T12:49:00.000-07:00

<3 <3 <3 <3That's all I have to say. I LOVE ARMADILLOS! Make sure that you click the link in the post to get the pattern :)Praise the knitting gods, and the lovely Gabybou de Punto blog!

Radishes

2009-05-28T08:48:00.000-07:00

This Cozy Life put up a lovely pattern for radishes! Makes me hungry...

Sugar Bunny!

2009-05-16T10:48:00.000-07:00

The lovely Raynor has once again given everyone a lovely pattern for everyone <3Enjoy this lovely little bunny!

Blast off!

2009-05-14T06:01:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't want to sail to the stars? Caffaknitted even provides you with your own spaceman!

Simply Knitting!

2009-04-23T06:39:00.000-07:00

I often have a horrible fear that those magazines wrapped in plastic at the grocery store will be a huge disappointment. They can't let you see inside! How do I know that I REALLY want that pattern?In a way, the same thing happened the other day at Barnes and Nobles. I saw a magazine wrapped in plastic... but with a pattern for a knit cake inside. Hmm. I bought it, found out how easy the cake

Knit a scarf: hug a tree

2009-04-21T09:57:00.001-07:00

Knit a scarf: hug a treePosted using ShareThis

Interweave Summer Preview

2009-04-20T15:43:00.000-07:00

Okay, so usually I don't subscribe to magazines, touting them all over oblivion. There are a few online blogs that I love, but sometimes I find a magazine and just want to die. It's the same for books: sometimes, you just see one thing and you have to have it.That's what happened ten short minutes ago when I read Knitting Daily today. Turns out, the Summer Preview is out on their website.I

Mouse!

2009-04-19T13:34:00.000-07:00

I love keeping up to date on the knitted toys of the interweb, and I think this might just be as fresh as it gets. This adorable mouse from the yarnigansEnjoy.

MPMK SPRING!

2009-04-07T06:09:00.001-07:00

Please take a moment to heed my all-caps header and look at MPMK's spring issue. Enjoy the lovely drawings as they model high fashion knits. Enjoy the socks made by yours truly. Make them. Wear them. And don't laugh at my picture, it was seriously the only decent one that wasn't of my feet.Oh, and make sure you check out my ravelry page and, for those not in the ravelry world, my flickr feed

Studies Show, Danger Turns People On.

2009-04-04T13:13:00.000-07:00

... You know what should be turning you on, internet? Rebecca Danger.You may be asking so many questions right now. "Who's Rebecca Danger?" "Oh, yeah, that awesome Etsy shop... I thought you only did free things?"Well, guess what internet, this is free. :)At first I saw this as a ravelry pattern. I contemplated it, then rejected it as I do most ravelry patterns, in an attempt to not alienate

Yellow Center, Crunchy Shell... <3

2009-03-28T12:04:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm not exactly big on the eggs. Yeah, they're good for you, and blah blah blah but for some reason, I can't eat them without gagging.Luckily, I could knit these eggs from Curly Purly all night long, oh yeah!Also, check out this tribute to eggs.

WHooo!

2009-03-15T16:06:00.000-07:00

The new knitty is up, I'm always the last to post it, I know! Anyway, I've been crazy busy with school, it's unbelievable... but hopefully I can schedule in more knitting soon.Anyway, they have included this awesome mobile! Check it out!Of course, you can't forget the lovely, gorgeous socks and shawls and... *falls over content* It's all so beautiful.

Kitten Mittens

2009-03-09T17:23:00.000-07:00

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PIE! Mmmm...

2009-02-22T08:14:00.000-08:00

It's been ten weeks since I've had food that's not from the campus. This pie is taunting me, I want to eat it. It just looks so good! Wah!Anyway, this is also a rogue link, as I found absolutely no way of contacting the designer on crumpart.net ... I can't een tell you who the designer is, other than she's female and lives in Australia, and may or may not be married. All this from snooping

XLORMP!

2009-02-14T20:34:00.001-08:00

So I'm a little behind on my pattern posting, mostly because I'm a nice person and I ask permission from people before linking to them. Poster's etiquette, I guess. Anyway, sometimes certain notifications get sent to certain bulk folders in certain email accounts, and I get angry. I may change my ways soon and just send a courtesy link in the future, I don't really know though. Any thoughts

Anemone Your Enenemy!

2009-02-09T12:05:00.000-08:00

Okay, have you ever heard of Andrew Pants? DO IT NOW.Another thing you have to do is check out this awesome creation. No lie. It is a real knit sea anemone from Beth Skwarecki, the lady who brought you Nautie, if you read Knitty.And why I have an Andrew Pants song in my head :(

It ain't easy being green!

2009-01-25T10:27:00.000-08:00

So, I'm totally crazy for this adorable frog! Isn't it cute? I just want to eat him up, he reminds me of a little jelly bean... s'aww! This is brought to you by the lovely Rachel at Knit Party.

When will this madness end!?

2009-01-14T11:07:00.000-08:00

Yeah, so, even though everyone I know is starting up the new semester, RIT is mid-quarter, and I've got the midterm blues. Bah humbug!Anyway, check out this crazy stuff. It makes me wish I was in Texas, because that would be an awesome exhibit to see....http://homepage.mac.com/esbradford/Menu3.htmlYeah, I'm even too lazy to hide the link in the text. That's how swamped I am.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T18:14:00.001-08:00

I hope you are all having a great Christmas! My arm hurts, and I'm sleepy from all that food, but I feel great! Are you all having a good day? Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, you should still be having a good day, okay?Here are my two most recent sewn things. I'm just crankin' them out, it's exciting :)I haven't named either of them, either! Options are open :)I kind of like this one

HoHoHo

2008-12-21T11:55:00.000-08:00

Everyone loves Santa, right? This Santa from Lace, Crochet, and More is too adorable! It's cute and tiny and... I just want one on a keychain to take with me everywhere. Really! I do!

Blast off!

2008-12-20T17:57:00.000-08:00

Isn't this little rocket the most adorable gift ever? I wonder if I can find some knit aliens... or knit space men... or... a knit moon. The possibilities are endless!Brought to you by Thomas, from the Adventures of Thomas... that's all I know, because Vox is a pita and I didn't feel like hunting him down to ask for permission. I'm so on the naughty list.

Get in the Christmas Spirit!

2008-12-14T16:41:00.001-08:00

Kimberly Chapman never ceases to amaze me, really, truly! These cute Christmas lights will put you in the holiday spirit, for sure. Maybe I'll make a bunch and hang them up on an i-cord, and put them up in my room, since you know, Christmas lights aren't allowed in my dorm... What a bunch of scrooges!

Don't call it... A COMEBACK!

2008-11-29T12:47:00.000-08:00

I'm back at my college of choice, which means, back from vacation, which means, I CAN KNIT AGAIN!To celebrate, here's a link to the long-overdue Scorpion. I mean, LONG overdue! I'm so sorry!But, don't worry, it's not hard and poisonous! It's cute and knit up by Rustleaire, creator of all things cool.Let me tell you... I can only knit small projects until after Christmas, so this is on the list :)

MONSTTTUURRRS~

2008-11-09T13:51:00.001-08:00

So, here's a late Halloween present. To you. Through me. From the wildly creative things and ideas, a cute lil' blog.I still can't knit! It's so hard looking for patterns, because it makes me so depressed, but I'll do it for you, internet. You deserve things like this.Creepy things... like this...

Fish Fish Fish!

2008-10-15T18:08:00.000-07:00

So how adorable are these guys!? Brought to you by wonderful Susan Dennis... who has a website named after her. I want a website named after me! Anyway, these fish are no-sew, with google eyes, and grafted fins so that, if put into a knitted sea, they would swim.You know, I had goldfish once. My little brother and I each one a goldfish at a local festival and they lived happily together in a

Spider!

2008-10-11T07:12:00.000-07:00

So, it's been a wee bit difficult for me to find patterns, partly on the part of a general slow in the knitted toys world, partly because I'm having a hard time with people getting back to me, but here's a treat for the blogo-world. This spider is a limited-time-only free, so knit it up while you can, because after Halloween Dearest Dawn will be selling it! So, if don't want to buy it, knit it

Beware the Moth!

2008-09-09T11:21:00.000-07:00

So, I figured out how to save pictures to the desktop on my mac! Whooo! That's up there on my list of accomplishments today, which include (but are not limited to):Finding my classroomLearning how to sign "bacon"Trying couscous. . . I'm a sad person- well, here's something that isn't sad! A pattern! This cute member of the insect family is hated by many knitters, but loved by the few that truly

Stinky Cheese, Hooray!

2008-09-02T14:14:00.001-07:00

So, what's cooler than the ginger bread man? The fairly stupid tales, of course! Once you graduate from fairy tales, the only place to go is satire, really.Anyway, lovely Bethany created the most awesome stinky cheese man! Check him ooouuuttt! No, really, props for creative subject matter. The guy has olives for eyes! Was that in the book? I better put my Calculus work down for a while and go

Mm... slimy.

2008-08-26T17:51:00.000-07:00

So, I'm in college, separated from my yarn, needles, and library of knitting books. BUT, fear not, for I still have 6 balls and some gumption, and this is one of the patterns I want to churn up in the next few months.Isn't he so adorable!? I have a small obsession with snails, and this pattern has the realistic cuteness of a snail, but without those slime trails. Admit it, everyone would be down

What!? Who!?

2008-08-09T05:05:00.001-07:00

I'm like, hopping up and down with happiness, because out there back on the internet now are... DR. WHO Patterns! How awesome!I was snooping about on ravelry, and I swear I might've wet myself, if it wasn't 8 AM.Anyway, there's a knitted Dalek, which I'm afraid of (the Dalek, not the pattern), and a Stuffed Tardis brought to you by this person, (and, of course, this person!) There's also the

New Anticraft!

2008-07-25T04:21:00.000-07:00

Okay, so a new issue of The Anticraft is out today, and I'm as happy as a pig in mud... erm, that probably should have been my comment about the last issue, but whatever! This theme, Melange, is chock full of knitable goodies, even an adorable doll!Okay, maybe adorable wasn't the right word... Adorably evil? This bunny may not be the best gift at the next baby shower, but a monty python fan would

Ziggy and Boing!

2008-06-10T17:53:00.001-07:00

See what a loyal blogger I am, even in this heat?! Next, I might even tell you what i'm doing, haha. Anyway, today features the patterns of the lovely Clare Taylor, of Quilty's Corner. These two little critters are sooo adorable, and really easy-looking, if you ask me. I've yet to figure out what they are besides cute. I THOUGHT they were owls, but several others who help me pick patterns to

I don't! Really, I don't. . .

2008-06-09T14:44:00.000-07:00

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CAMEL!

2008-06-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

So, I haven't done much crafting since this horrid heat wave hit my area a few days ago. Time has been spent reading or vegging in front of the fan, napping, or hanging out with my boyfriend (who has been blessed by the air conditioning gods.)Once I get some summertime yarns, though, I'm SOOOO going to make this camel. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, open the pdf, and look at it! It is

Bzzt!

2008-06-01T16:59:00.000-07:00

So, A new month, a new knit amigurumi pattern! Here's a cute little love bug created by my favourite, Raynor. Why's the Knitted Toy Box blog my favourite, you might ask? Well, because it posts amigurumi patterns so often!Anyway, this little bug is too cute! It's the knitted version of this crochet pattern, which is totally cool with me.Oh, and happy June! It's my birthday month, along with

D-d-d-d-d-dora!

2008-05-28T15:46:00.000-07:00

So, I am aware of the Spanish-speaking children's icon, Dora the Explorer. I am also aware of her little companion, Boots. You probably are, too. . . but were you aware that a lovely lady by the name of Jennifer Wilson-Parkes has designed her very own Boots Doll?You weren't!? Well, I feel I've done you some sort of service. Note though, it's a ravelry download, so I don't know how you

Tweet Tweet

2008-05-15T11:14:00.000-07:00

Alright, so I know that there is a considerable amount of people that want ami patterns. . . so I'm posting them as I find them. I was going to add this before all the AP exam/art show madness, but I just didn't. Blame laziness if you want, but my computer has been totally infected. Ad ware, evil stuff like that.Anyway, this little bird is so adorable! And, it's also simple! Knit on straight

Knit Kitty!

2008-04-20T10:38:00.000-07:00

So, it's been a while since I posted some amigurumi patterns. Well, for all of you who come here just to see them. . . poo to you. Here you go.I've seen a few varieties of this up on ravelry. It's so cute! Knit it up, sew it up, and thank geobabe for putting it up!

Knit-Test!

2008-04-18T15:15:00.000-07:00

I found this contest on the internet, and at first I thought. . . "Would putting this up on my blog hurt my chances of winning?" "Would putting this up on the forums I frequent hurt my chances of winning?"Then, I thought: No. If my design is good enough, it'll win! So, hurry up and enter Metapostmodernknitting's Sock Challenge! I dare 'ya!(P.S.- Check out the site!)