Been a long time!

Hi everyone, Feels like forever since I have made a post on here. Life got busy after my daughter was born so knitting took a back seat for a bit sadly. I tried to pick it up for a bit when I wasn't so tired but small children have a habit of tugging things they shouldn't and after remaking the same thing 4 times I lost heart. What I have been doing instead is sewing. My mother has always sewn since she was a young child and helped to teach me the basics on her sewing machine when I was small. When hearing I wasn't able to do my knitting anymore she suggested maybe trying to sew. She was able to get hold of a small sewing machine for my and I started my very first item a quilt. Now most people starting to sew don't tend to go for things like quilts, they go for things like small cushions or table runners. But I have always thrown my self into more difficult things then maybe I can handle, seems to be a trait of mine. :P So I cut out all my pieces (which is harder then it sounds when you are used to picking up a ball of yarn and starting immediately) and started to attempt to sew them together with no knowledge of seam allowances or tension. Let's just say the first few parts I put together are pretty bad. My husband decided that if I was going to seriously attempt this he would buy me a better machine. So we waited for the new machine to arrive,during this time I had read up on how to sew correctly, thankfully there are amazing YouTube videos out there to help you if your not sure what you are doing. (Which I didn't) So new machine acquired I pieced together and completed my quilt, it felt like forever. I then had my mother help me to put the middle and the back on.( Which is no easy feat with a small child and dog who kept sitting on it.) But after all that it was done. The seams are dodgy and I missed loads of edges when catching it the binding, but you know what. I don't care. It is one of the hardest things I have ever had to make, and the fact that I finished it and I didn't fall apart when I washed it makes me proud. A year on and it's still going, it's getting some holes where I used the original machine on some bits and the binding is coming away in places but it's still together and gets used everyday. Since then I have made a few more quilts and they get better every time, but the first one is still my favourite. I hope I can get back to knitting one day as I do enjoy it but for now I'm happy with my sewing. If you read through this wall of text I thank you x

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

 

 

I hope all my watchers have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. I apologise for the lack of patterns over this month. I have a few in the works, one I can't post yet as its a surprise for my swap partner and 2 I haven't finished knitting up to check they work. I have a week off over Christmas so hoping to get them done then so hopefully they will be up before the new year. Once again I hope you all have a fantastic holiday period and I will see you soon :)

 

 

Shuppet

Happy Belated Halloween readers. I hope you all had a great day whether you celebrated or not. Shuppet was made for the October K/CAL on Pokemon Amigurumi. Its always been one of my favourite Pokemon.

Abbreviations

stst = Stockinette stitch. Knit being the right side and Purl being the wrong side.

Kfb = Knit front and back into a stitch to increase.

K2tog or P2tog = Knit or Purl 2 stitches together to decrease

B and T = break of yarn leaving a long end and thread through sts left on the knitting needle and pull tight to close the hole then fasten off

I-cord= Knitted on Dpn's. cast on stst then knit as normal, instead of turning to purl, push the stitches to the end of the dpn and knit again pulling the wool behind the stitches. After doing this for a few rows you will see the cord appearing, pull the cord to tighten the stitches.

If knitting in the round divide the stitches equally among the needles and when it says to Purl a row Knit instead. Stuff as you go.

Head make 1 (Purple)

Cast on 6 (6)

Purl

kfb to end (12)

Purl

K1, kfb to end (18)

Purl

K2, kfb to end (24)

Purl

K3, kfb to end(30)

Purl

K4, kfb to end(36)

Purl

K5,kfb to end(42)

Purl

K6, kfb to end(48)

stst 8

K6,k2tog to end(42)

Purl

K5,k2tog to end(36)

Purl

K4,k2tog to end(30)

Purl

Begin stuffing.

K3,k2tog to end(24)

stst 3

K2,k2tog to end(18)

Purl

K1,k2tog to end(12)

stst 3

k2,k2tog to end(9)

stst 3

K1,k2tog to end(6)

Purl

B and T

Body make 1 (Purple)

Cast On 12 (12)

stst 3

K3,kfb to end(15)

Purl

K4, kfb to end(18)

stst 3

K5, kfb to end(21)

Purl

K1,kfb x10, K1(31)

Purl

K1,kfb x15, K1(46)

Purl

K1, kfb to end (69)

Purl

Cast off

Pin to the bottom of the head and sew in place. Sew threads round the bottom and middle of the head spike and pull tight and fasten in place.

Eyes make 2 (felt in Black, light blue, light purple and yellow.)

I cut a template out of paper for the black of the eye, I placed it on the black felt and cut that piece out. I then reused the paper template and drew the lines for the coloured pieces and then cut them out individually and cut out the corresponding colour. I then placed the three colours together on to the black background to check they all fit and then sewed the coloured pieces on with matching cotton. I then pinned the eyes to the body and sewed them on with black cotton.

Shuppet and Pokemon are copyright Nintendo.
Original Crochet pattern by Kat and can be found here:http://katscreations.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/shuppet.html

Wingull

Wingull was made for the August CAL/KAL on Pokemon amigurumi. I enjoyed making her as the wings were interesting to do.

Abbreviations

stst = Stockinette stitch. Knit being the right side and Purl being the wrong side.

Kfb = Knit front and back into a stitch to increase.

K2tog or P2tog = Knit or Purl 2 stitches together to decrease

B and T = break of yarn leaving a long end and thread through sts left on the knitting needle and pull tight to close the hole then fasten off

I-cord= Knitted on Dpn's. cast on stst then knit as normal, instead of turning to purl, push the stitches to the end of the dpn and knit again pulling the wool behind the stitches. After doing this for a few rows you will see the cord appearing, pull the cord to tighten the stitches.

If knitting in the round divide the stitches equally among the needles and when it says to Purl a row Knit instead. Instructions for knitting in the round will be in bold. Stuff as you go.

Beak make 1 (black and yellow)

Cast on 3 in black(3)

Purl

Kfb to end (if knitting in the round divide the stitches on to 3 needles) (6)

Purl

K1,kfb to end(9)

Purl

K2,kfb to end(12)

Stst 5 changing to yellow in last stitch

Stst 7

Cast off

Stuff firmly

Sew up seam.After you have attached the lower beak, pin the whole piece to the cast on edge of the body. Then sew in place.

Lower Beak make 1 (black and yellow)

Cast on 3 in black(3)

Purl

Kfb to end (if knitting in the round divide the stitches on to 3 needles)(6)

Purl

K1,kfb(9)

Stst 3 changing to yellow in last stitch (9)

Stst 6

Cast off

Sew up seam. Stuff lightly and pin to base of bottom off beak making sure the black lines match up. Sew to the bottom of the beak

Body make 1 (White)

Cast on 6(6) (If knitting in the round divide the stitches on to 3 needles, 2 stitches on each)

Purl

Kfb to end(12)

Purl

K1,kfb (18)

Purl

K2,kfb(24)

Stst 2

K3,kfb(30)

Stst 2

K4,kfb (36)

Stst 7

K4,k2tog(30)

Purl

K3,k2tog (24)

Purl

K2,k2tog(18)

Purl

K1,k2tog(12)

Purl

K2tog(6)

B and T

Sew up the seam and stuff firmly.

Head Crests make 2 (white)

Cast on 4 (if knitting in the round divide on to 2 needles, 2 stitches on each)

Purl

K1,kfb,k1,kfb (6)

Purl

K2,kfb,k2,kfb(8)

Purl

K3,kfb,k3,kfb(10)

Purl

K4,kfb,k4,kfb (12)

Purl

K5, kfb (14)

Purl

Cast off

Pin to the top of the body a few stitches away from the middle of the body.(so nearer the beak then the tail end.)

Tail make 3 and knitted flat (White and Blue)

Cast on 6 in blue(6)

Purl

K2tog,k2,ssk changing to white in the last stitch (4)

Stst 3

K2tog x2(2)

Stst2

Cast off

Sew the base of two of the tails together for a few stitches and then put the third one on top and sew that into the middle, creating a fan like shape. Pin to the back of the body and sew in place.

Wings make 2 (White and Blue)

Cast on 24 in white(if knitting in the round divide on to 2 needles, 12 stitches on each) (24)

Stst 5

K5,kfb (28)

Stst 3

K6,kfb(32)

Stst 3 rows changing to blue in the last stitch

K7,kfb(36)

Stst 3 changing to white in the last stitch

Stst 5

*k9 turn and work on these stitches only(9) (Take 9 off each needle if knitting in the round to make it back into a round (18), I had to move 9 sts off one of the needles to a stitch holder as I only have 4 dpns.) See pictures 1 and 2 below.

Purl

K2tog,k2,k2tog,k3 to end(7)(14)

Stst 2

K2tog, k1 to end(4)(K2tog to end(7))

B and T leaving a long end and weave through the back of the piece to rejoin the sts left on the other needle and continue for other tip** see picture 3 below

Repeat * to ** for the other tip

If knitted flat fold the wings in half so the tips meet up and sew round. To wire the wings, bend wires into the shape of the wings and insert before you sew up the base of each wing.Then pin on to the side of the body and sew in place.

1

2

3

Feet make 4 if knitting flat or 2 if knitting in the round (Yellow)

Cast on 12 (If knitting in the round split on to 2 needles 6 on each)

Stst 4

*K6 turn and work on these 6 sts only(taking 3 sts from both needles them and putting them on to 2 new needles)

Stst 3

K2tog (3)

Cast off leaving a long end and then thread the end through the back of the stitches and rejoin where you left off and repeat for other toe. **

Repeat * to ** for the other toe.

Stuff gently and then sew the bottom of the foot closed by running a thread through the cast on stitches and pulling tight. Then pin to the base of the body and sew on.

The eyes were made out of felt and sewn on with black embroidery thread.

Wingull and Pokemon are copyright Nintendo.
Original Crochet pattern by Rosario Dahl and can be found here: http://calaverascocina.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/wingull.html

New Pattern should be up at the weekend, I just need to tidy it up. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Kudamon

Made for my sister as a belated birthday/leaving home present.Took me a while to figure out ho to make him but I am very pleased with the way he turned out.

Abbreviations

stst = Stockinette stitch. Knit being the right side and Purl being the wrong side.

Kfb = Knit front and back into a stitch to increase.

K2tog or P2tog = Knit or Purl 2 stitches together to decrease

B and T = break of yarn leaving a long end and thread through sts left on the knitting needle and pull tight to close the hole then fasten off

I-cord= Knitted on Dpn's. cast on stst then knit as normal, instead of turning to purl, push the stitches to the end of the dpn and knit again pulling the wool behind the stitches. After doing this for a few rows you will see the cord appearing, pull the cord to tighten the stitches.

If knitting in the round divide the stitches equally among the needles and when it says to Purl a row Knit instead. Stuff as you go.

Body make 1 (white)

Starting with the tail:

Cast On 3 sts .

Work as I-cord for 3 rounds

(Kfb) to end (6 sts) then divide them on to 3 needles

Knit for 5 rounds

(K1, Kfb) to end (9 sts)

Knit 7 rounds

(K2, Kfb) to end (12 sts)

Knit 9 rounds

(K3, Kfb) to end (15 sts)

Knit 16 rounds

(K4,Kfb) to end (18)

Knit 48 rounds

Increase for the head:

K1, (Kfb, K3) to last st, K1(22 sts)

Knit 2 rounds

K1, (Kfb,K3)to last st, K1 (27 sts)

Knit 5 rounds

K1,(K2tog,K3) to last st, K1 (22sts)

Knit 1 round

K1, (K2tog,K3)to last st, K1 (18sts)

Knit 1 round

K1, (K2tog,K3) to last 2 sts,K2 (15 sts)

Knit 3 rounds

(K2tog) to last st K1 (8sts)

Knit 3 rounds

B and T

Bell make 1 (yellow)

Cast on 3 sts

Work 2 rows as an I-cord

Kfb into every stitch (6sts)

Divide Stitches onto 3 needles

Knit 2 rounds

K1,Kfb to end (9sts)

Knit 2 rounds

K1,kfb,K1 to end(12sts)

Knit 1 round

B and T

Pin to the I-cord on the body and sew on.

Legs make 2 (white)

Cast on 6

Purl

K2,kfb x2,K2 (8)

Stst 3

K2,k2tog x2,k2 (6)

Stst 8

B and T

Pin to the sides of the body and sew on.

Ears make 1 of each left and right (white and black) Knit flat

Left ear

Cast on 2

Stst 2 beginning with a knit row

K1,kfb (3)

Purl

K2,kfb (4)

Purl

K3,kfb (5)

Purl

K4,kfb (6)

Purl

K4,k2tog (5)

Purl

Change to black

K3,k2tog (4)

Purl

K2,k2tog (3)

Purl

K2,k2tog (3)

Purl

K1,K2tog (2)

Band T

Right ear

Cast on 2

Stst 2 beginning with a Knit row

Kfb,K1 (3)

Purl

Kfb,K2 (4)

Purl

Kfb,K3 (5)

Purl

KfbK4(6)

Purl

K2tog,K4(5)

Purl

Change to black

K2tog,K3(4)

Purl

K2tog,K2(3)

Purl

K2tog,K2(3)

Purl

K2tog,K1(2)

Band T

Pin to the side of the head and sew on. On the right ear thread a red piece of wool through the edge and tie the ends together, cut the ends off close to the knot and then manoeuvre the knot so it is tucked in the ear to make the earring.

Neck ring make 1 (yellow)Knit flat

Cast on 25

Stst 4 rows

Cast off

Wrap round the neck and sew the two ends together and then stitch round the neck.

The eyes I made with yellow and black felt and then put a french knot for the pupil. To do the body pattern I just embroidered it on using the same colour as the tail and neck ring. I found that every picture of Kudamon I could find had a different pattern on so in the end I just made loads of lines and circles around the body. The mouth and claws were just embroidered on in black wool. The nose was done in pink.

Kudamon and Digimon are copyright Bandai/Toei Animation .

Oddish

Created for the July CAL/KAL on Pokemon Amigurumi

Abbreviations

stst = Stockinette stitch. Knit being the right side and Purl being the wrong side.

Kfb = Knit front and back into a stitch to increase.

K2tog or P2tog = Knit or Purl 2 stitches together to decrease

B and T = break of yarn leaving a long end and thread through sts left on the knitting needle and pull tight to close the hole then fasten off

I-cord= Knitted on Dpn's. cast on stst then knit as normal, instead of turning to purl, push the stitches to the end of the dpn and knit again pulling the wool behind the stitches. After doing this for a few rows you will see the cord appearing, pull the cord to tighten the stitches.

If knitting in the round divide the stitches equally among the needles and when it says to Purl a row Knit instead. Stuff as you go.

Body make 1 (Dark blue)

Cast on 8 (8)

Purl
Kfb to end(16)

Purl
(K1,kfb) to end(24)

Purl
(K2,kfb) to end(32)

Purl
(K3,kfb) to end(40)

Purl
(K4,kfb) to end(48)
Stst 8 rows
(K4,k2tog) to end(40)

Purl
(K3,k2tog) to end(32)

Purl
(K2,k2tog) to end(24)

Purl
(K1,k2tog) to end(16)

Purl
K2tog to end(8)
B and T
Sew up the back stopping 2 inches from the top so you can stuff then finish sewing up.

Feet make 2 (Dark blue)

Cast on 6 (6)

Purl
Kfb to end (12)
Stst 9 beginning with a Purl row (12)
B and T
Sew up the back stopping 2 inches from the top so you can stuff lightly then finish sewing up. Then pin to the bottom of the body and sew in place.

Leaves make 5 (Green)

Cast on 2

Kfb x2 (4)

Purl

Kfb,K to last st,kfb (6)

Purl

Kfb,k to last st, kfb (8)

Purl

Kfb,K to last st, Kfb (10)

Purl

Kfb,k to last st, kfb (12)

Stst 5 starting with a Purl row

K2tog,k8,k2tog (10)

Purl

K2tog,k6,k2tog (8)

Purl

K2tog,k4, k2tog (6)

Purl

K2tog,k2,k2tog (4)

Cast off

I found that the leaves started to curl, so I backstitched down the middle and around the edges to make it firmer. Pin the leaves to the top of the head. The first leaf should be in the middle with two either side, then place the last 2 leaves at the back of the first three with the tops poking out of the gaps between the leaves.

Cut two small circles for the eyes and sew in place. You can either embroider the mouth or cut one out of felt.

Oddish and Pokemon are copyright Nintendo.
Original Crochet pattern by Linda Potts and can be found here: http://wolfdreamer-oth.blogspot.co.uk/2009/07/oddish-plushie.html