Knit Luck - Knitting Your Way to A Better Life

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 06:41

It's Yarn Along again. Time to see what knitters are knitting and reading all around the interwebs. It's a great way to find new knitting blogs and get people to find yours too!! Click here to read all of our old yarn along posts. We've been doing this a while and you can see our progress on our knitting for almost the past year!

I've missed out on Yarn Along for the past couple of weeks. This first part of 2013 has been rather stressful. When I get stressed out it's hard for me to think about anything other than fixing the stress, even when there's not a whole lot that I can do. It's hard to write anything so I try to keep the focus on my knitting. So while I've got a lot of knitting done I haven't gotten so much writing done, which sucks because I'd really like to be writing more.

Also, I'm sure everyone is sick of seeing me knit the sleeves on the Shakespeare Cardigan and sock knitting is pretty boring too so I haven't felt like I've had anything interesting to share. I'm almost done with the second sleeve! I figured two sleeves were more interesting than one:

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As for reading, we recently got rid of some bookshelves that were taking up too much space in our house. So glad those are gone! However, this means that a lot of books don't have a proper home right now, including all of my favorite cooking magazines. Delicious is one of my favorites and these two summer issues from ages ago still inspire me. The weather is getting warmer so I'm getting ready to bust out with some summer cooking too. I'm also reading Tezuka's Buddha graphic novel series. My husband read it years ago and I didn't have the heart to put them in storage so I thought maybe it was my turn to read them.

What are you knitting and reading these days?

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Knitting Books for Dogs

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 00:00

If dogs weren't already capable of melting your heart you can use knitting to make them even more adorable. You can knit your dog little sweaters to keep them warm, or capes to keep them dry in the rain. While there aren't nearly as many knitting books for dogs as there are for babies you can still baby your multi-legged friend with some knitting love. Why should babies get all the knitting anyway? Don't want to knit doggy sweaters? These books will also offer you knitted doggy toys and knitted doggy bags for you to knit and enjoy. Or go the extra mile and learn how to knit with your dog's hair. There's even a book for people who can't have a dog showing them how to knit their own. Check them all out here:

Knitting Books for Dogs

Pet Projects - The Animal Knits Bible by Joanna Osbourne and Sally Muir
The writers behind Knit Your Own Dog are back with their latest book of projects for all kinds of pets. Whether you have a dog, cat or a mouse you'll find knitting patterns for the pet that you love. Even if it doesn't have every possible pet - you will be inspired to create a mat for your ferret or a caddy for your goldfish food.

Dress Your Dog by Sys Fredens
If you want to focus on special doggy wear this is the dog knitting book for you. Most of the designs are more appropriate for smaller dogs especially since there aren't any instructions on how to size your own dog. Lots of doggy sweaters using a variety of different yarns.

Knitting For Dogs by Kristi Porter
This book isn't just dog capes and blankets, but all of the things you would need for your dog too: bags to carry doggy treats, knitted doggy toys and even accessories for you to match with your dog -important if you want to stand out at the dog park and make it easier for people to match you to the dog.

Knit Your Own Dog by Sally Muir and Joanna Obourne
Not all of us can own a dog. Whether we're allergic or not living in a dog-friendly home we can always knit our own dog. This book offers 25 different dogs for you to knit. Whether you want a yorkie or a terrier you'll find a doggie to love in this book. The perfect way to give your child a dog if they can't have a real one.

Men Who Knit and the Dogs that Love Them by Annie Modesitt and Drew Emborsky
This is possibly one of the most specialized knitting books ever produced: knitting for men who love dogs. It's wonderful to see a book celebrating them. There are more men who knit than you think and many of them are outright ridiculed in public for knitting. A great gift for a knitter with lots of dogs and boys in their household.

Knitting With Dog Hair by Kendall Crolius and Anne Montgomery
If you have dogs, then you have dog hair and now you can put it to good use. Learn all about how you can knit your dog's fur into a wonderful coat or a doggie bed where he or she can lounge in familiar comfort.

Doggie Knits by Corinne Niessner
This book should be considered to be the companion book to Dress Your Dog. It's a collection of knitting patterns for very small dogs.

What's your favorite doggie knitting book? Share with us in the comments!

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My Little Pony Knitting

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 13:28

Who would have known that My Little Pony would make such a huge comeback? The Friendship is Magic cartoon has enchanted little girls and bronies everywhere, creating a sea of new geeks eager to apply their love of the ponies to that other favorite obsession: knitting. It's gotten to the point with all things geeky that if it hasn't been knitted yet, then it's probably not popular enough. Let's check out what kinds of knitting and crochet patterns are available for My Little Pony fans.

Colorful Pony Crocheted Hat Pattern by Kara Murray
Crochet this hat and you have the beginning of a great home-made My Little Pony costume -that will also keep you warm on a cool Halloween night. So easy to make!

Mini Magical Friendship Pony by Joy Gerhardt
One pattern that done with different colors could result in a whole herd of My Little Ponies.

Spark's Pony Pattern by Kai Mayfield
Not MLP exactly, but if you prefer a more natural looking pony, this is the knitting pattern for you.

Pinkie Pie Crocheted Hat by Patricia Stuart
This hat will delight your MLP fan ages 4 to 16, though I'm sure with just a little adjustment that size could go all the way up to age 47 ;)

Rainbow Crocheted Scarf by Ashley Lane
MLP is nothing without rainbows. If your little one is a big Rainbow Dash fan, this is the scarf for them.

Check out Equestria Knitting
There's a knitter out there so obsessed with all things Equestria that she knits MLPs to order.

Craftster MLP Page
Craftser has a whole page of all sorts of My Little Pony Crafts. Necklaces, knitted stuff, crocheted stuff, toys turned into my little pony art. It's all there!

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Star Trek Knitting

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 12:10

As continues our obsession with geeky knitting pursuits we're going to explore the delightful world of Star-Trek-related knitting. There's something comforting about watching any Star Trek show. Perhaps it's the idealized humanity and the exploring of new worlds. It gives you hope for the future, that perhaps the world will be a better place two or three millenia from now.

You can't get much more comfortable than knitting while watching Star Trek, except if you're knitting Star Trek related knitting patterns. With the new Star Trek movie due to arrive in theaters any day (and word is that it's great) let's take a moment to check out some Star Trek related knitting patterns.

The Original Star Trek

Star Trek Coffee Cozy by the Yarn Twins (ok it's crochet)
Show everyone how much you love Star Trek with an easy-to-knit coffee cup cozy. What better than the federation to keep your coffee from burning your fingers. Saves on those paper cozies too.

Star Trek Potholders by Ilana Macdonald
Here comes the federation again with Potholders to proect yourself from the heat of the oven.

Star Trek Socks by Laura Hohman
Take sock knitting to the warp speeds with these Star Trek inspired socks. (photo at left by Laura Hohman)

Star Trek Dress by Toni Carr
Blow everyone away at the convention -knitting or Star Trek with these awesome original style Star Trek knitted dresses

Uhura Shawl by MMario
Uhura was the epitome of elegance and so is this shawl.

Star Trek the Next Generation

Star Trek Next Gen Junion Onesie by Sara Sward
This is the most badass next gen project, especially if it gets cold where you live. This onesie will help your toddler explore far and wide around the living room. Extra bonus points for bald babies who look like Captain Picard.

Captain Picard and Commander Riker Amigarumi by Becky Young
Next Gen has been off the air for years, but you can crochet yourself fan favorites Picard and Riker to make your office or car a friendlier place.

Guinan Hat by Kim K.
As the designer notes "I know, that level of sexiness is dangerous, so please wear responsibly." It is a sexy hat. Don't say I didn't warn you.

The Star Trek Reboot

Scotty's Hat by Nicole Lorenz
You too can look as cute at Simon Pegg. You can practice your Scottish accent while you knit.

Zachary Quinto Spock Knitting Chart by Aliese Holder
Nothing says I love Star Trek like a giant Spock sweater.

Do you love Star Trek? Are you a knitting geek? Tell us all about it in the comments!

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Yarn Along May 8th

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 09:13

As mentioned earlier in my year of projects post I've been a bit preoccupied and so blogging has taken a back seat, but I'm back again with what I've been knitting and reading. I've found that when the tough times come calling the tough call on the dalai lama. Many thanks for my aunt-in-law for sending us these books for our wedding.