So, this charity takes things knit or crocheted for people and sells them to raise money for pet charities. Also cool.
If you follow my personal blog, you will probably know that pet issues like abuse, neglect, overpopulation, euthanasia, etc. are things that I take very seriously and care very deeply about. So I was excited to find this charity.
I have to say there “if you ever make a blanket for a shelter animal you must credit us because we were the first ones to ever come up with the idea” stance was kind of off putting. I know of several other charities that have been around a very long time that make blankets for shelter animals, so I kinda doubt that they were the first ones to think of it, but the idea is still good and they seem very organized and streamlined.
These Addi Turbos (circular knitting needles) are on display at Paradise Fibers located in Spokane, Washington! They were custom built for Paradise Fibers by metal artist Tim Biggs to Addi specifications all the way down to the nickel-plated tips. They are Size 150, 7 feet tall, and weigh 56 pounds. I’m curious what diameter those needles actually are!
According to the Guinness World Book of Records, the largest knitting needles in the world are from the U.K.. They measure 3.5m long and have a diameter of 8 cm. That’s about 12ft tall and 3.15 in. in diameter. On March 10, 2008, Ingrid Wagner used the needles to knit a 10 sts x 10 row tension square at the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
I love Paradise Fibers. The store is just mind-blowingly awesome. Since we only get to Spokane once a year or every other year, I have to content myself with the online store most of the time…
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See what I did there?You’ll Need a tapestry needle and toy stuffing.
Gauge is unimportant, as is yarn weight. I used 2 different shades of brown DK and 5mm/US 8 DPNs
Whatever type of yarn you use, use a needle size smaller for that yarn so the stuffing doesn’t show through.
Cast on 15 stitches, spread across 3 DPNs (5 per needle)
Join in the round, careful not to twist! (Always wanted to say that!)
Knit approx 5 rows, enough for some wiggle room and sew up the bottom hole using cast on tail.
Keep knitting, stuffing as you go, for as long as you want. My poo was 10 or so inches long before decreasing. I wouldn’t suggest any shorter than 10 inches though. The longer the knitting, the bigger the poo!
Decreases:
Row 1: *K2tog, k3* across all needles (12 stitches)
Row 2 and 3: Knit all stitchesRow 4: *K2tog, K2* across all needles (9 stitches)
Row 5 and 6: Knit all stitchesRow 7: *K2tog, K1* across all stitches (6 stitches)
Row 8 and 9: Knit all stitchesRow 10: *K2tog* across all stitches (3 stitches)
cut a long tail. Thread a tapestry needle and slip remaining 3 stitches. Pull stitches closed. tie a small knot then twist your poo into shape. Pull the tapestry needle through to bottom of poo. Make small stitches around to secure the poo and shape it.
Sew the cast on edge so the bottom lays flat.
You now have a decorative poo! You can decorate it with a fly, or a smiley face or even bits of corn if you really want to go there! I’m going to be knitting a fly for my poo!
Happy shitting!
I will be making one for my brother, my husband, my dad, my mom, my nephews… Do I have enough brown yarn?!?!?!?!
I found this pattern for a Spider-Man baby blanket on Ravelry a few weeks ago. If I weren’t so busy trying to get ready for the big move into a house and doing most of the temporary overtime they’re offering us at work, I’d probably be looking for yarn for this project. Admittedly, it doesn’t quit fit with the brown and blue I seem to be favoring for the nursery colors, but still! It’s awesome!
The designer, AnneM, looks like she has quite a few really nice non-geek designs under her belt, too.
I need this in my life.
Simple as.
I saw this and immediately thought of a certain boy who is turning four who loves spider-man. So this will be made for his birthday in February.
I love ripple afghans and they are almost always crochet, so I am just over the moon for this.
I love Morehouse Farms because they are extremely creative, very friendly, have great customer service, and their yarn is nummy (and their sales are fantastic).
Here is one more reason to love them. This guy is SO FRICKIN’ CUTE!
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I literally cannot handle this yarn. As a thank-you gift for participating in the gnarledpaw giveaway (as though I needed one because working with beautiful yarn to make things for people I love is like THE BEST GIFT EVER ALREADY), I received this skein of fingering weight yarn. The lighting in my room doesn’t even BEGIN to do it justice- it’s a cashmere/silk/wool blend and it is so beautiful.
I already have a few pattern options picked out- I think that this would make a perfect first shawl yarn. I can’t stop petting it. I just want to carry it around with me and touch it all the time.
Your glee with this yarn makes me want to buy it. I love happy yarn glee.
When I get a yarn like that, the first thing I make is a travel mug sleeve so I can feel it every day at work. That is an amazing way to start the morning. My current one is a lovely yellow angora/silk/merino mix. It is fuzzy, happy, and delicious to hold.
Via Things and Stuff.
I adore Tiny Owl Knits. Her video blogs always crack me up. Mostly because she is as excited on the outside as I am on the inside.
Via Glitz Knits Boutique
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I wanted a place to post my projects and inspirations. This is it. I'm primarily a knitter and baker, but I also spin, dye, craft, and cook. Find me on Ravelry as scitchet.
