Spud & Chloë

Archive for September 2009

September 10, 2009

Rabbit-Free Pattern!

Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,

I am excited to be offering another free downloadable pdf pattern for you today. I had asked a couple of posts ago for name ideas for Ribbit‘s new friend. I received many fantastic responses and I want to thank you for the enthusiasm. Several people thought the obvious and best name for the bunny would simply be, Rabbit. I love this idea for a couple of reasons. Rabbit is similar in construction to Ribbit in that there is a tennis ball inside the body again for a little bounce and form so changing the one letter for the new name seems appropriate. I also like the simplicity of the name Rabbit. Perfect!

Here are a few things you will need:

US size 5 dpns (a set of 4 needles)

1 skein of Spud & Chloë Sweater in Ice Cream #7500

One tennis ball and a small amount of fiber-fill OR fiber-fill only

Other notions like a yarn needle, scissors, ruler, black embroidery floss, a stitch marker and a stitch holder or waste yarn

Have fun, Knitters! I am excited to some Rabbits hopping around soon.

Click here to download the pdf pattern for Rabbit!

Tags: Toys
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September 4, 2009

The Knit Stitch

Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,

Today I have another basic instruction video tutorial on how to do the knit stitch. Remember that when learning or teaching knitting there are as many different ways and styles to complete a certain stitch as there are knitters. I am sharing how I knit and this doesn’t mean it is the only or best way to knit. What is important is that the stitches are correct in the end and to share with others that there are many different ways to get there. Being comfortable with how you create the knit stitch is really what it’s all about. It will keep you coming back for more.

With that being said, here is how I work the knit stitch:

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September 2, 2009

Long Tail Cast On

Hi Spud & Chloë Friends,

In my quest to get as many people knitting as I possibly can and to get more kids knitting, I have shot a few basic knitting video tutorials that I want to start sharing with you. I have been asked a bunch of times to share how I cast on and how I knit and how I purl. I taught myself to knit as a teenager so sometimes I do things a little unconventionally but it all works the same in the end.

I have to admit that in reality I cast on in a kind of funky way but for the video I showed a more traditional method. Maybe later I’ll show how I actually cast on. You may get a kick out of that. I still need to shoot a binding off video, too. Even if you already know how to do all of these initial knitting steps sometimes it is fun to see how someone else does a certain skill. I always learn new things when I watch someone else do just about anything.

Anyway, here is a short video of the long tail cast on and I also share a couple of funny tricks that I use along the way.

Enjoy!

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