sweaters for trees

why stop at trees? extend the knitted love to all of your tender perennials.

Pattern can be found here.

knitted poufs

So if you have some time on your hands over the holidays, knit a giant merino wool touque for your pouf. Coordinating heels optional.

knitting art

ridiculously cute

from Lama – the most hilarious teapots that stay warm with their very own hand-knitted hats or scarves.

draft dodger

spotted this through swiss miss, which led to the etsy shop where this was for sale. i like the big and chunky – and it looks like a quick one skein project – just in time for christmas!

now that’s what i call a sweater (part deux)

it’s like an haute couture version of the michelin tire man. And if your arms got cold, you could always tuck them into your epaulettes…

now that’s what i call a sweater

haven’t knitted in ages (and i don’t care) – too busy gardening. but i still keep an eye out for knitting-related things, and i loved this picture:

poodle bottle cover

vintage pattern for poodle bottle covers, in both knit and crochet versions. who couldn’t use this? we all have bottles lying around the house. think past the shampoo and cleanser – why not knit a poodle for your gin? from paton’s book no. 115.

bo peep tea cozy

this vintage pattern is a lovely tea cozy from Paton’s Third Bazaar Book.

charming geisha doll

this is a vintage pattern from Patons Bazaar #178 – 50 gifts to knit and crochet.

I love her embroidered obi.