Knittens

When mittens are both knitted and crocheted – knittens.

Granny squares make up the body of the knittens and a simple rib is picked up and worked around the top and bottom of the squares to finish them off.  Simple :)

You can find this pattern inside issue 133 of Simply Knitting magazine, have fun with your knittens :)

Aye Aye Cap’N, Perfect Pirate outfit for Baby

Well hello there me hearties,

I remember how difficult is was when my boys were small and we were invited to fancy dress party.  I wish I had thought of this back then!

This two piece set, has some cute knitted pants with the pirate patch on the bottom and a co-ordinating beanie hat with faux eye patch….

 

Back detail

 

Front detail

You can find the pattern for this little outfit inside issue 133 of Simply Knitting magazine.  Happy Knitting,  Jane x

Home Sweet Home, knitted bunting

Hellooooo, welcome back

Today on the blog, I have some knitted bunting which would make a really great house warming gift.

I think this is an excellent travel project (for those of you who are still planning your holiday knitting).  The individual houses are really portable and quick to knit.

The lettering is worked using either lengths of crochet chain or knitted I-cord which is sewn on using the template which is included.  Why not mix it up a bit and put names on the bunting?  You can find the pattern for this bunting inside issue 133 of Simply Knitting magazine.  Happy Knitting,  Jane x

 

Squeaky Clean Bath time Fun

Bath time will be so much more fun with this cute pair of knitted wash mittens.

 

Featured in issue 135 of Simply Knitting magazine, these two were knitted using Rico Design, Essential Cotton DK.  The yarn really did a great job of keeping its shape when wet and they will wash nicely in the washing machine.

I am sure you could adapt the pattern to make other bath time pals, I would love to see what you come up with.

Happy Knitting,  Jane x

 

Mini Robot Sweater

I love my job, I may have said this before?  I love when a design that is in my head works just as well as I hoped it would.

This robot sweater is one of those designs,  it knitted up a treat and my model, well he is just so handsome.

The pattern is written for sizes 3 years – 5 years (I do have plans to re-launch this pattern in a couple months time, with a girls version and more sizes).  You can find the pattern for this inside Simply Knitting magazine issue 129.

I have had the pleasure of having this little guy model for me before and I am currently working away on my next design for him.  He is growing so fast I am having to knit larger and larger sizes!

I would love to hear from you, if you have any design inspiration for sweaters for little people that fun?  Please leave me a comment and I will see what I can do :)

Also featured in Issue 129 were these cute little knitted rings.

Dip Dye Denim Knitted Denim Satchel

Dip Dye Denim Satchel, is probably not something you would want to have to say quickly.

I designed this rather dapper (even if I do say so myself) satchel for issue 134 of Simply Knitting magazine.

 

The bag is worked in panels using the stranded colour work (Fair Isle) technique.

Happy Knitting, Jane x

 

Robot Bib, how can you resist?

Welcome!

For today’s show and tell, I present…..

My robot bib, design for issue 134 of Simply Knitting magazine.  This bib has a intarsia robot (you could cheat and swiss darn).  It also has some I-cord ties to keep the bib safely in place.

The bib is worked in King Cole Bamboo cotton, so it is absorbent and will wash really well :)

I would love to see pictures of your little cuties in their robot bib, especially if you make a pink one.  Happy Knitting, Jane x

 

My Ass on the front cover of Simply Knitting magazine

How could I not run with that headline?

I had great fun designing for issue 132 of Simply Knitting magazine, as you can see there is a cute donkey purse on the cover,  it is mine :)  I love this little fella!

 

There was also a cover mount kit with all you need to make a flower corsage, there were a couple of different flowers to choose from.   Happy Knitting, Jane x