I heard a co-worker blathering on this morning about Gucci’s new designer iPod cases. “I want one!” she announced. “Do you have an iPod?” someone asked her. “No, I guess I’d have to get one of those,” she answered. Idiot. I went over and showed her my homemade knitted one, which she (of course) disdained. Oh well. Those than can, do. Those that can’t, shell out $200!
Category: Crafts
Craft projects of mine
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Craftiness
As Robert finally received his “Get Well” package from me today, I can now display the contents without ruining his surprise. First up is the official Version 2.0 of my iPod Jumper pattern. The striped one was sent off to my friend Kel, while the “Catboy” design was obviously for Rob. These are both knit in cotton, which seems to hold its shape a little better than the wool I tried before. They feature a velcro closure and a hole for the headphone jack. (Anybody else want one? I take commissions!) Next is a genuine, authentic Rockford Red Heel sock monkey. I really like how he turned out. I’d make more but unfortunately I don’t have any more of the socks; they’re so nice that I’ve kept the other pairs to wear!
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Congratulations to Snookums!
Congratulations to the Snook, who got 1st and 5th place – in the same category! – with his homebrew at the Bathurst show last week. You can see the official results here. Scroll down to the “Belgian/French Specialty” category. I’m so proud of him!
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Knitters Against Bush
Knitters Against Bush. Sweet. I want one of the T-shirts.
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Knitting Update
Thanks to the extra wool my Mom sent out from the States, my Janetta Dexter Sampler Sweater is coming along nicely. Today I managed to finish the body completely and add the collar. Here I am modelling it so far. (I had to actually add in a few more designs than the original pattern called for, because mine was knitting up so short. I’ll probably have to do that on the sleeves too.)
Note: You might notice a slight reddish tinge to my hair in that middle photo. That is not a mistake. I had my hair done yesterday and I specifically told my hairdresser to make me look like a rockstar. I’m still all blonde on the top and sides but he cut in big chunks of bright red throughout the back. It looks super cool. You won’t see it until I master the art of blow-drying though. Yes, I’m truly, truly, truly outrageous!
Another note: You might also notice that I look like a fat cow in these photos. You wouldn’t be wrong there. That’s what three weeks of no gym and too many fried-foods-on-a-stick will do to you! But I’m happy to report that I’m back on my fitness regimen and I actually went for a run OUTSIDE this afternoon. I’ve only got two months til the Nike Women’s Classic so I better get training!
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Hello Kitty Bong
How to create a Hello Kitty bong. That cracks me up. And hey, there just happens to be a Sanrio store in Chatswood… I bet these things would sell like mad at Glebe Markets.
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Super cool war bowls
War Bowls. Oh my god, those are cool! Bowls made out of melted plastic army men, knights, and ninjas. I wonder how they make them… For some reason I imagine the melting army men would give off toxic gasses.
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Space Invaders knitting chart
Space Invaders knitting chart. (Link via Craftster.) Man, I’m all about the knitting links today…
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Bravo, Harriet Veitch!
Bravo, Harriet Veitch! “[W]hat are you going to do with yourself when you get old and turn into a granny or granddad? You won’t be hip-hopping to your iPod on your motor scooter the way you think; you’ll be crocheting blankets for the grandbabies or carving cots because you can’t afford to buy one at McIkea. Someone will have to teach you these crafts, and it will be people like us, the ones you scorn right now.” Let’s hear it for the knitters, the crafters, the handworkers, and the bakers!
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Knitting for Charity
My KnitWits group at work has decided to do some knitting for “Wraps With Love”, a local group that donates knitted blankets to the needy. Any Aussie knitters want to join us? I’ll volunteer to collect the squares, sew them togther (or host a sewing party), and send them off to the charity. Let me know if you’d like to participate!
