Tuesday, May 31, 2011

5x7 Folded Card

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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Double Knitting

I have just discovered the wonder of double knitting! How could I have gone for so long without using this technique? I will soon be posting a pattern that utilizes double knitting in a way that should please kitties and doggies everywhere. Hooray for double knitting!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Catnip Poofball

I have been trying to use up an unwise purchase of fun fur that has been sitting in my stash for a couple of years now. After watching my cats eat many floofy toys I had an idea... cat toys! Here is my pattern for a poofball your kitty is sure to love:

Catnip Poofball

Yarn: Lion Brand Fun Fur
Needles: US 10 circular or DPN (I used circular with the Magic Loop method)
Gauge: Not important


CO 4
Join into the round.
Round 1: Kfb into every stitch (8 stitches)
Round 2: Kfb into every stitch (16 stitches)
Round 3: Kfb into every stitch (32 stitches)
Rounds 4-9: Knit every round
Round 10: *K2t, repeat from * until the end of the round (16 stitches)
Round 11: *K2t, repeat from * until the end of the round (8 stitches)
Stuff the ball with a small amount of fiberfill or a cotton ball. Add catnip if desired.
Round 12: *K2t, repeat from * until the end of the round (4 stitches)

Break yarn and pull through remaining 4 stitches. Tie a knot (it won't be visible through the fun fur) and pull the tails through the ball to hide it. Toss it on the floor and watch your kitties play!