We’ve hit 50! Yay!

If you are knitting or have already knit a pattern that I’m talking about, leave me a comment and I’ll update my post with a link to your version. If you’ve written up a pattern and you want me to link to it, send me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll post it! It makes the list longer and my job easier.

• It so simple but it looks amazing! Loop D’ Loop is chain stitch, lots of it, around and around your neck.
• Fish are just so comical. Especially fish with giant stick-out eyeballs. Bloop!
• From PopKnits: Hopefully not named after Stephen Harper, and Fayfay.
• Piece is a simple textured scarf.
• The New New Shale Cowl is quite delicious in a variegated yarn.
• Same principle for this Ridged Lace Cowl.
• With a rough translation via Google Translate and clear charts, you could easily knit these Finnish Egyptiläiset lapaset (Egyptian Mittens).
• I can’t remember what the stitch pattern is called (it’s something like Chinese Wheat or some other more logical Asian name), but it’s one of my favourites. It’s interpreted brilliantly in these Fingerless Mittens.
• Can’t remember if I’ve linked to this art deco table runner before, but isn’t it great? I came across it again the other day and I think it’s berries.
• Frondly is a stylin’ hat.
• The Mermaidia Socks have a gorgeous pattern in them, especially when knit in a solid yarn.
• These Mitts of the Dystopian Future don’t look especially dystopian, but I will take their word for it.
• Loving this Promenade Scarf!
• This Go Fly a Kite shawl has that great diamond pattern that does shawls so well.

As you can see from the last few posts, my new camera has lead to a rebirth of interest in crafting and blogging my own stuff. Last semester was insanely hectic, but now I am freed to do all sorts of unnecessary but fun activities. For example, I will be making gnocchi tonight (from scratch!) and I did a little knitting on the way to and from the Science Centre.

Of course, that is not to say that I don’t have massive amounts of work to procrastinate on, which is another reason that I am more interested in crafting. This is my to do list:

• Secret important thing that is awesome that I am co-writing
• Poster on work I did for my masters thesis
• Design 200 stimuli for a cool new project I’m piloting next week
• Design another 120 stimuli for the other project I’m starting that is also cool
• Final draft of publication from my honours thesis work

Instead of doing any of these things, I did my taxes. And now I will do Saturday, Pattern Day!

If you are knitting or have already knit a pattern that I’m talking about, leave me a comment and I’ll update my post with a link to your version. If you’ve written up a pattern and you want me to link to it, send me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll post it! It makes the list longer and my job easier.

• I love these two warming items from the same designer: Keep Me Warm Cowl and Vortex from the recent Knitty.
• Russian princess in exile is squooshy and makes me want to watch Doctor Zhivago without falling asleep during most of it and waking up and having it still be on because it is 100 hours long.
• Cute cute cute! Owl and Snake, examples here. Also Zackie Zebra.
• These Vespergyle Mittens are pretty to the max, example here.
• Bowling Pins that are Ducks!
• Flexi Cowl is made with Noro, so I cannot turn it down.
• Carla’s Blanket (example here) has a bunch of really cool stitch patterns that could be turned into anything you want.
• This Snapdragon Scarf is massive and could actually be quite practical in Canada.
• Bear Hat! As the name would suggest, a hat with bear ears.
• Clapochet is a crochet version of Clapotis.
• This Celtic Cable Neckwarmer is pretty darn classy.
• I totally want to make this Princess Daisy Hat. I have been wanting to make a beret this winter but never had the time, but I think I will be knitting one this coming month. There are 5 patterns in the running, stay tuned to see which one I pick!
• These Polly Jean socks are cute.
• Do you want to reach super nerd status, but can’t bear wearing a pocket protector? Wear this Cylon Centurion hat instead. Which reminds me, apparently it’s been revealed who the 5th is! I have to watch the new season so I don’t get horribly spoiled by someone randomly walking by and talking about how surprised they were when it was revealed that blahdiblah was the fifth cylon. Also, my fellow Battlestar nerd friend asked me to guess which character turned out to be gay and I guessed Gaida and it was Gaida! It is right there in his name! You cannot make this up.
• Wishbone is also kinda nice. Not sure if it’s just the photography that makes me unsure of what the final product would look like on a human.
• Just Like a Peasant Cap, example here. It is super awesome.
• Can’t do a pattern day this month without linking to owls, PDF here.
• That’s right, owls!
• Sunray (PDF) is another cute neck warmer with a nice stitch pattern.
• And last but certainly not least, Puppygurumi! Example here.

I’ll try to be more regular with the pattern days from now on! Thanks for putting up with my slacking!

If you are knitting or have already knit a pattern that I’m talking about, leave me a comment and I’ll update my post with a link to your version. If you’ve written up a pattern and you want me to link to it, send me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll post it! It makes the list longer and my job easier.

• Some cloudy day reminds me of Kurt Cobain.
• Both the name and the pattern look like they’ve sort of been smooshed together from bit and pieces. But it looks great! Gelsomina by Berroco.
• Cris the star-nosed mole is hilarious and adorable.
• If you are looking for a classy cowl neck sweater, might I recommend Francis Revisited, PDF here.
• I love the palm to these Vineland Mittens. Back, too!
• Spruce up your table with some Holiday Napkin Rings.
• Give a Hoot!
• My friend who is a huge Naruto fan assures me that this Naruto Hat is both awesome and accurate.
• I assure you that these Baby Moccasins are the bee’s knees.
• So is this Tracker Hat.
• These Vinterblomster are a perfect combination of quaint, modern and pretty.
• The Lacy Girly Fancy Hat is certainly lacy, girly and fancy.
• I don’t know where the name Shower scarf comes from, but I love the end result!
• If you are (or are the proud owner of) a fisherman, you’d be well served by some Fisherman’s Luck Vest. Snazzy.
• If you prefer argyle to fish, this Geek Chic Argyle Vest will do the trick.

Hey folks! I haven’t done this in a while. I’ve been swimming in work, and I can taste the end. It tastes like algae. And I’m sharing that algae with you.

If you are knitting or have already knit a pattern that I’m talking about, leave me a comment and I’ll update my post with a link to your version. If you’ve written up a pattern and you want me to link to it, send me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll post it! It makes the list longer and my job easier.

• Are you wearing your poppy?
• Here’s an adorable Truck to force your children to wear.
• Then you can calm them by giving them a hilarious beaver.
• Here’s a cute crocheted raglan: the Ashlar Crochet Cardigan.
• This is a bit of an old one: a No-Knit Scarf that is mega-stylish.
• This Crocheted Mesh Scarf has the same rough style, but is a bit more work.
• This Bow-knot Scarf is a version of the popular cherry pattern by Helga Isager. You know the one, where you pull the garter part through the ribbed keyhole part? Examples here, here, here and here.
• These Cashmere Fingerless Gloves by Purl are simple and pretty.
• Aminals: Miuku the Cat amigurumi and Quack the Duck.
• Poppy, Aviatrix Helmet, and Koru. Example of the Aviatrix here.
• I love this style of lace: Dahlia is gorgeous.
• Knotions has some nice patterns: Oak Leaf Socks and Art Deco Tablerunner.
• Cute Alpaca Sox Mini-Socks, just in time for Christmas. Because Christmas is in two months. One sixth of a year. Yeah, that’ll fly right by before we know it.
• I think if I were to knit a market bag, I would knit the Strawberry Market Bag. It’s got ribbons, which are both pretty and structurally sound.
• Oops! These Crochet Mini Pumpkins are a little late. Oh well, next Halloween.
• …Wait, you guys still have Thanksgiving! Well there you go, I present to you some Thanksgiving Pumpkins.
• Buzzzzz buzzz. BEES?! BEADS. (Sorry.)

Welcome to a Celebratory Post-Masters Defence Saturday, Pattern Day! These patterns are pulled from the elitest of the elite patterns that I have been saving up over the summer.

If you are knitting or have already knit a pattern that I’m talking about, leave me a comment and I’ll update my post with a link to your version. If you’ve written up a pattern and you want me to link to it, send me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll post it! It makes the list longer and my job easier.

• You want socks? I’ll give you socks. Check out these Bintje socks! They’re by Jatta. And check out these Duckies, too.
• Here’s another HP Love Craft: this one of Cthulhu.
• Ok seriously: I want a Crochet Muppet Glasses Holder. Someone make me one. These things are killer. Knitting pattern version, anyone? Here’s mine: Make a big ball, then make three more small balls. Squish two of the balls into the shape of any basketball you’ve ever played with in elementary school (flat and droopy). Attach together. Stuff.
• This cute little Amigurumi Pup may not give you love, but it may eventually be eaten by a pup that may or may not be guaranteed to love you. Check your breeder’s snuggle warranty. (PDF here.)
• The Coffee Tunic is brown and cabled! So obviously I will blog it. It’s available as a free Ravelry download. If you’re not a member of Ravelry, you can get it from your local fairy unicorn.
• This Modern Cabled Baby Bib is totally wicked. I recommend knitting it in a variegated brown and green, so you never have to wash it. Unless your baby vomits purple, which they will eventually. Believe me, I have like four kids. (A beautiful example is here.)
• This Bubbles & Cables Cowl looks like you’re being eaten by an incredibly fashionable Danish slug monster. PDF here.
• The pattern for this Japanese Feather & Fan Shawl seems to have disappeared, but should you find the pattern, it would be great to knit.

Love,
Evelyn Foozlewozzle, M.Sc.

If you are knitting or have already knit a pattern that I’m talking about, leave me a comment and I’ll update my post with a link to your version. If you’ve written up a pattern and you want me to link to it, send me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll post it! It makes the list longer and my job easier.

• These Vaasa mittens are so beautiful! Oh my goodness!
• Heeheehee! Katamari Damacy Prince of All Cosmos Baby Hat. Oh, my future children are going to hate me with all the crazy hotdog costumes and ridiculous Japanese video game character costumes I’m going to put them in.
• There are two patterns here up for grabs in this Berroco Dye Adventure.
• Here’s the Brûlée Scarf. Congratulations to Cirilia for getting a job at Berroco!
• Francis is a pretty cute scarf.
• I like these snappy Waffle Stitch Fingerless Gloves on craftster.
• Pretty Sweet Summer Socks!
• Taylor’s been making the rounds on the ol’ blogospheroid this past while. Top drawer. Does anyone know what top drawer means? Does that mean something is so good that you would store it in the handiest place to get things from a drawer? I keep my gym clothes in my top drawer, what about you guys? Ah, here we go. “This term appeared in its figurative sense around 1900 and refers to the top drawer in a bedroom dresser, where society folks usually kept their jewels and other valuables.” The more you know.
• Hermione’s Cable & Eyelet Hat is pretty cute! Example here.
• Monster Baby Booties. Example here.
• I love this Wave Blanket!
• Turn A Square Hat. Good for boys.
• Like these Punk Rock Corset Gloves? So do I!
• This Intrigue Bolero is adorable!

If you are knitting or have already knit a pattern that I’m talking about, leave me a comment and I’ll update my post with a link to your version. If you’ve written up a pattern and you want me to link to it, send me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll post it! It makes the list longer and my job easier.

• I love this Falling Leaves Felted Bag! But I can’t look at it, because every time I do I want to shift that rightmost leaf just a little to the left so it doesn’t hang on the border. It can overlap and it can be far from overlapping, but I can’t take small shapes whose curves meet and seem to disappear into contrast lines. It’s an irrational peeve.
• Zigzag is a fingerless and thumbless glove, and Weaver is a mitten with a really nice wrist band.
• Knit a Mohair scarf or wrap.

If you are knitting or have already knit a pattern that I’m talking about, leave me a comment and I’ll update my post with a link to your version. If you’ve written up a pattern and you want me to link to it, send me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll post it! It makes the list longer and my job easier.

• On the heels of the Slytherin Socks, Hurray Hufflepuff!
• Eva’s Shawl is pretty in crochet. Example here.
• Cyanne is more crochet! A pretty and colourful bed throw.
• Here’s a cute Happy Star Felt iPod Cozy, a Nintendo Perler Bead Coaster Set and Kimono inspired hoodie from Craftster.
• Here are some patterns I missed from DROPS fall 07/08. There are Felted slippers, Felted slippers in 2 threads, Texture knit mittens, Long socks with cables and folded edge, and Long jumper and hat in 2 threads.
• I’m dipping into the old patterns I never got to last year and was keeping for a dry spell! Knitting pattern designers, post more free patterns! Fortunately, the backup patterns are super cute. Here’s Pretty Miss Bubby and a Santa Helmet.

What do you get if you multiply six by nine? The 42nd Saturday, Pattern Day!

If you are knitting or have already knit a pattern that I’m talking about, leave me a comment and I’ll update my post with a link to your version. If you’ve written up a pattern and you want me to link to it, send me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll post it! It makes the list longer and my job easier.

• I want to knit these Magic Slippers! They’re so adorable. Modified example here.
• The Purl Bee has some lovely Baby Bloomers to knit. They’ve also got this adorable Giacomo’s Baby Hat, and a Cozy Hooded Baby Towel.
• A beautiful version of this Drops sweater is now here. Following this link now gives me a dead page; I wasn’t able to read the last entry on this blog because it was in Finnish. Anyone know if the blog was shut down, or if it’s just been spam-blocked by Blogger?
• More Purl Bee! Here’s a Sashiko Tutorial.
• Here are some instructions to make this this delightful abomination.
• More berets! Here is the Pretty Puffs Slouchy Hat.
• Feeling warm? Make yourself this ice cream cone.

Better late than never!

If you are knitting or have already knit a pattern that I’m talking about, leave me a comment and I’ll update my post with a link to your version. If you’ve written up a pattern and you want me to link to it, send me an email or leave me a comment and I’ll post it! It makes the list longer and my job easier.

• I really like this poor-boy-type Pi Topper Chemo Cap, example here. Famous The Cat, you always make the prettiest stuff!
• This cute Maneki Neko crochet pattern is cute, too!
• If you’ve always wanted to knit a helicopter, you can go for this Knitted Chinook.
• Here’s a pretty Crochet Collar Pattern.
• Here are some wicked S(p)ock ears.
• Knittycat has some adorable animal toys.
• These Edelweiss Mittens are beautiful.
• I’m not a big sock person, but these fair isle Tulip Socks are awesome.
• Oh man, it’s a Transformer Washcloth!
• Here are some cute amigurumi patterns. There’s also an Amigurumi Snail.
• I really like this Talia Shaped Vest.
• The Provence Summer Breeze Headband has a really nice stitch pattern to it. Classic Elite also has these Alpaca Sox Legwarmers and Inca Alpaca Fair Isle Mitts.
• This Laseta 100 Pulli (PDF) is quite elegant.
• The Ricco sweater from Lana Grossa is in crochet, but it also looks an awful like porcupine stitch. This would be really neat to recreate.