How about my little nodding Unazukin dolls!? They are cute, pointless and they nod or shake their heads! The perfect decision makers; should I buy more yarn? Nod. Should I go for a run? Head shake. Excellent.
I've been busy combining both of my loves; crochet and knitting! Le perfect combination. Someone (and upsettingly I can't remember who!) blogged about some bunting they'd knitted and I loved it so much so I obviously had to make to my own. Had to.
Fortunately I book marked the pattern and it's called Knitted Bunting Party Flags by Audrey Wilson.
I started out and after only a few rows I decided it was looking quite cute as it was but I wasn't happy with the finished flags.
It took me a while to stop the edges from being so lumpy and bumpy after doing the kf&b stitches but practice really does make perfect (ok, near enough!).
I decided to do a round of double crochet to finish off each flag, and blocked them with my iron to get a flatter shape.
And because they are so quick to whip up I have quite a lot of little flags now!
Although I can't share the pattern here (you should go to Ravelry for that, it's free!) I can tell you I knitted until I had 12 stitches on my needles and then I knit 3 more rows before casting off. My needles are 3.75mm :-)
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I've been busy combining both of my loves; crochet and knitting! Le perfect combination. Someone (and upsettingly I can't remember who!) blogged about some bunting they'd knitted and I loved it so much so I obviously had to make to my own. Had to.
Fortunately I book marked the pattern and it's called Knitted Bunting Party Flags by Audrey Wilson.
I started out and after only a few rows I decided it was looking quite cute as it was but I wasn't happy with the finished flags.
It took me a while to stop the edges from being so lumpy and bumpy after doing the kf&b stitches but practice really does make perfect (ok, near enough!).
I decided to do a round of double crochet to finish off each flag, and blocked them with my iron to get a flatter shape.
And because they are so quick to whip up I have quite a lot of little flags now!
Although I can't share the pattern here (you should go to Ravelry for that, it's free!) I can tell you I knitted until I had 12 stitches on my needles and then I knit 3 more rows before casting off. My needles are 3.75mm :-)
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Sooo pretty. xx
ReplyDeleteVery 'happy' bunting.
ReplyDeleteNow you've got me thinking - where is my Unazukin doll? It used to sit on my desk but it isn't here now.
Carol xx
what cute lil dolls and i love your bunting too
ReplyDeleteThat looks lovely! I use spray on starch to help my things keep their shape.
ReplyDeleteWantsies! They are so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteCa-ute!! And so simple to make!
ReplyDeleteI have never made any sort of bunting, but I very much like what you made, Nicole...cheery celebration(:
ReplyDeleteOoh bunting... fabric, knitted or crocheted... I just luurve it!!! I'm loving the colours you've used too... so cute!!
ReplyDeleteLouise xxx
So many sweet projects you have been doing since last I was here! Loved dropping in today and look forward to stopping by again soon. Love your new blog layout, too. ;-)
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