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Cthulhu

by Natalie on 1/28/2010

in Crafting, Knitting

Cthulhu took a break from his busy day at work and went for sushi.

Did you know he likes sushi?

The guys at the sushi shop didn’t know, either.

Hopefully we will see some more of Cthulhu’s adventures soon!

Details:
Started: November 7; Finished: December 18, 2009
Pattern: Cthulhuclava by Anne-Marie Dunbar
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted, colorway Lawn
Needles: Denise Interchangeables, Brittany DPNs: size US 6

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It’s beginning to look a lot like…

by Natalie on 12/15/2009

in Crafting, Knitting

Cthulhu!

cthulhuclava

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Look! It’s a green…

by Natalie on 11/15/2009

in Crafting, Knitting

something-or-other.

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Doesn’t look like much of anything yet! Don’t worry Seth, the blue part is just there temporarily, it’ll be removed when the tentacles are added.

The construction definitely makes this an interesting knit.

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Quick knit update

by Natalie on 11/9/2009

in Crafting, Knitting

Cruising on the sock. I’m halfway through the heel on #1.

I finished the neck of the Cthulhuclava, on to the wacky world of the head!

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Seeing green

by Natalie on 11/7/2009

in Crafting, Knitting

The yarn for the Cthulhuclava arrived today! That was quick. I’m going to cast on tonight once the girls are in bed.

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Future knitting

by Natalie November 5, 2009 Crafting

My co-worker Seth, who saw my knitting blog posts linked on Facebook, asked me yesterday if I do any commissioned knitting.
Of course!
What could he possibly want? I thought maybe socks (since that’s what I knit the most of anymore).
Nope. He wants this.
Available for purchase through Ravelry.
We picked out yarn. I ordered KnitPicks [...]

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Pattern: Double-Knot Stocking Cap

by Natalie November 27, 2006 Crafting

Size: 0-6 months (Will fit up to a 16″ head circumference)
Yarn: Any fingering-weight sock yarn
Needles: Size US2 (2.75mm), set of 5 DPNs (if 5 needles aren’t used, you will need 4 stitch markers)
Gauge: 7 sts/inch; Row gauge is not important
Cast on 88 stitches.
Join, being careful not to twist.
Knit even in stockinette until piece measures 5″ [...]

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Double-knot Twin hat

by Natalie November 19, 2006 Kids

Samantha “volunteered” to be my model. Even though the hat is meant for a much smaller noggin, it still fits her (so it should fit the twins all through the Winter and into Spring).

And the gnome version:

Details:
Started 11/6/06, Finished 11/18/06
Pattern: My own
Yarn: Elann.com Sock It To Me Puzzle (same as sweater)
Needles: US2 7″ Brittany [...]

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Brad’s hat, take 2

by Natalie November 22, 2005 Crafting

I’m on vacation this week, to clean my house and cook Thanksgiving dinner for 30 people.
But even though I haven’t knit a single stitch since Sunday, Nov. 13, I have something to show.
I frogged and reknit my brother’s hat I made for him back in March.

He tried it on mid-knit, and it fits well this [...]

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A fairy tale

by Natalie May 24, 2005 Crafting

Once upon a time, there was a baby blanket that was knit on the knitting machine. It needed a border to keep it from curling. The first border (garter stitch) was too wavy. The second border (applied i-cord) was too tight. The third border was…nonexistant.
The knitter decided to leave the second border on, [...]

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