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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Little Creatures from Chibi hell
I like knitting little creatures- little creatures that look like they've escaped from chibi hell.
Little monsters and scary knits make excellent stocking stuffers for teenagers and the other slightly demented. They're easy to make for the most part and generally, for a semi experienced knitter- can be finished within a few hours.
You can make your own little monsters with by utilizing a few basic knitting shapes, color work and various buttons or embroidery. Start with a simple sketch and rummage though your junk bin (don't tell me you don't have one, all creatives do) and come up with some weird little add ons. Use your little monster also as a means to try out new stitches or yarn. There is no such thing as a little monster with a mistake, it only makes them more unique.
Here are some interesting patterns you might like to make for someone, or even to inspire you to create your own.
Stone Gargoyle; A cute little gargoryle: http://www.devonmonk.com/knitting-gallery/stone-the-gargoyle-pattern/
Rosy Tarantula; This would be great to knit with fuzzy yarn. You could do this is all sorts of interesting colors and adorable bead eyes. It does cost money for this pattern, but the experience knitter could probably make there own if they wanted to make on for themselves. http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/toy/my-pet-tarantula/149
Shrunken Head; Knit this and hang it from your rear view mirror. https://www.craftfoxes.com/how_tos/halloween-shrunken-head-free-knitting-pattern
Voodoo Doll; make it in stripes or add little felt and buttons. Easy to adapt, how you see fit and would also make a cute dog toy or cat toy if stuffed with crinkle paper or cat nip. http://crazydaisy60.blogspot.com/2011/05/voodoo-doll-please-do-not-use-my.html
Zombie Doll; for the demented child. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zombie-monster
Strippy Scrappy Monsters; great to adapt as you see fit. Very minimalist and cute. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripey-scrappy-monster
More than a fish; cause it's awesome http://www.freewebs.com/wingedkamui/knitmurloc.html
Live Long & Prosper (fellow freaks)
~Antidaeophobia~
Sunday, November 10, 2013
The Horror of Socks
Pinkie Adores Socks by Aqnichols deviantart.com |
Making sketches for my next new series of hats- and they will be epic. At least I hope as long as I can afford to make all my plans come true. Like most artists, my budget rarely cooperates with my dreams.
I'm trying to push myself a little bit with my knitting. I've become too comfortable with it and haven't been challenged. I enjoy making hats, so I figure I should continue making hats, but try making them more awesome and more complex. Looking to branch out from My Little Pony (I will still make pony hats, but I'm just looking to expand).
Speaking of challenging and expanding yourself- I've come to realize that many knitters don't even attempt socks because they fear them. Apparently the heel fills many a knitter with dread. So,
I've got sock patterns for you people (yeah, you people, you knitters *disgusted face*). It's getting cold and what better way to say 'I spent more time on this then you'll appreciate' then knitting a pair of socks for a love one. Don't mind me, I'm a grouch, but seriously, more people could do to knit more socks and more people could do, to enjoy them. Contrary to what some people will believe, socks are actually quite easy once you break the steps down and the heel is not the intimidating once you'd screwed up your first pair, you'll rock and master your 2nd and third.
To get you started, here is a helpful link, but feel free to message me with questions on getting your socks going, or finished. http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/knitting-socks-101-heel-cuff-and-toe-tips/page-2.html
Here are some really cool sock patterns!
Window Pane Socks; I'm eager to give this a go with rainbow yarn: http://yarnfloozies.blogspot.com/2008/09/windowpane-socks-tutorial.html
Bagpuss Socks; A nice basic striped sock: http://misterhankey.blogspot.com/2009/08/bagpuss-socks_29.html
Super Bulky Socks; I love super bulky socks for around the house. I got so tired of people trying to force those granny house slippers on me and started making bulky socks instead. My grandma loves them, I love them and they can be completed in a couple hours: http://knitfreedom.com/free-patterns/super-bulky-sock-pattern
Selbudeath socks; this pattern is incredible. I haven't had the time to make my own pair, but I intend too; http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/selbudeath
Heart Socks; they socks are epic, so beautiful and just all around, cool. If you make these, please send pictures; http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=4530&lang=us
Live Long & Prosper,
~Antidaeophobia~
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Winters coming...
What have I been up too? Well nothing much, besides tearing
my fabulous green hair out because of all the prep for winter craft shows I've been doing and family get togethers.
I’m making selbuvotter mittens this year for my closest friends and the rest of
the family is getting socks. Let’s hope my show goes better than the November
one I had to cancel due to health. My new business cards should get here any
day now; I’m super excited about them. I feel so official.
Tis also the season- For fans everywhere to come out of
there hibernation and prepare for new seasons of there favorite shows (and a
few movies).
What am I’m looking out for besides the new, fourth season
of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic- which I think is going to be the most
epic season yet with fantastic new music and finally a story about what
happened to Princess Luna. Well, how about the new, fantastic episodes of Supernatural,
with plenty of Castiel (no spoilers please). I adore Castiel, I want to adopt
him and feed him cookies and knit cute things for him.
As a Loki fangirl too, I’m super excited about Thor 2 The
Dark World, with plenty of Hiddleston as my favorite god of mischief. I’m
looking forward to seeing the movie, now I just need to find someone to go
with.
What better way to celebrate some of this new chilly weather
and the acceptability to put on 10lbs of winter weight, than to post some of my
favorite free patterns for you all. Of course, please give the proper
recognition to the wonderful artists that made these patterns happen.
Live Long & Prosper,
~Antidaeophobia~
Hey Listen!—this baby Link outfit is adorable! If anyone
makes this, I please send pics of how adorable it turned out. http://www.happyseamstress.com/knitting/baby-link-outfit-free-pattern/
Guppie hat; I’ve made a couple of these for my friends and
family for their children. Great to make with scrap yarn in many different
colors. A few changes in the fins and you can easily make this pattern into a
fan tailed goldfish or betta fish. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-guppie-hat
Wee Folk Hat; This whole hat is really cute, easily made red
for the traditional gnome look or used with any super bulky yarn- which by the
way, I’m eager to get an opportunity to try that yarn out in the picture. http://weefolkart.com/content/pointed-pixie-or-gnome-hat
Doctor Who armwarmers; for those of you without the time, or
those of you who can’t handle the dent in your bank account for the yarn to make a
full sized Who scarf. Try these armwarmers out instead. http://holynarfcrafts.wikispaces.com/Doctor+Who+Wrist+Warmers
However, if you've got the motivation ( I don’t LOL), knit
yourself the 9-12ft 4th Doctor scarf at this link. http://www.doctorwhoscarf.com/s15.html
Follow all your Who knits up with a cute little Fat Baby, I've made three; http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amigurumi-fat-baby
Yoga Socks; I’ve made a bunch of these with scrap yarn. Most
of which are way to gaudy to wear in front of people, but they are very
comfortable and it's easy to adapt a top on these. http://www.patonsyarns.com/pattern.php?PID=3867
Water For Elephants Socks; I haven’t given these a try, but
they are so cool I really want to make myself a pair. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/water-for-the-elephants
More patterns to come, take care and if you have an
interesting pattern you’d like to contribute, send it my way and I’ll take a
look.
Stay Warm!
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Friday, September 6, 2013
I figure I ought to start making some money off my knitting addiction. When you start finishing a pair of socks or mittens every other day, you start building up a lot of projects that you wonder- why did I knit this, I can't wear these mens size 10 socks! or WTF am I going to do with baby socks, I don't have a baby.
So I'm signing up for some craft fairs and have been busy making other products. I'm hoping to turn this into a full time business since a normal job just isn't my thing- plus they want me to dye my hair to a normal colour (what is normal!) apparently normal isn't pink and purple.
I'll have fun scarves, little knitted toys and all sorts of other accessories (pics to come). Until then check out my pony hats, I'll have pony hats and other brony accessories available for purchase as well.
Check back for more pics and a running schedule of where I'll be and what I'll have available.
Live Long and Propser,
Antidaeophobia
So I'm signing up for some craft fairs and have been busy making other products. I'm hoping to turn this into a full time business since a normal job just isn't my thing- plus they want me to dye my hair to a normal colour (what is normal!) apparently normal isn't pink and purple.
I'll have fun scarves, little knitted toys and all sorts of other accessories (pics to come). Until then check out my pony hats, I'll have pony hats and other brony accessories available for purchase as well.
Check back for more pics and a running schedule of where I'll be and what I'll have available.
Live Long and Propser,
Antidaeophobia
Thursday, December 8, 2011
No More SOCKS!!!
Finished a hat, mittens, half a scarf and some socks...also I'm working on my pinup girl calender. I'm trying desperately to finish it all before Christmas. My friend loved her hat but the 6 pairs of socks I'm knitting are driving me crazy to finish as the needles are so damn small.
In more awesome new I dyed my hair- it's such a beautiful color of atomic pink
In more awesome new I dyed my hair- it's such a beautiful color of atomic pink
OMG SO EXCITED!!! |
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Knittin' Fool -gift making
Finally buckling down and starting to finish/start making my gifts for people this Winter Solstice; this includes a jacket for my floppy eared long legged baby hound Abe. Halfway finished with my best friends hat.
I promise to post all of my patterns as soon as I can so other might find them of use for the holidays. Until then I came across a couple nice toy patterns I'm going to work on and hope you enjoy them to. I can't wait to finish and see the looks on there faces when they get there gifts.
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic (I love Ponies! Ponies kick ass!)
Fantastic Mr. Fox Hat (I hope to make this in a baby size soon)
Dalek Extermiknit
Adipose Fat Baby (I've made one which is adorable, finishing a second and will start a third soon)
Totoro Toy
I promise to post all of my patterns as soon as I can so other might find them of use for the holidays. Until then I came across a couple nice toy patterns I'm going to work on and hope you enjoy them to. I can't wait to finish and see the looks on there faces when they get there gifts.
OMG SO EXCITED!!! |
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic (I love Ponies! Ponies kick ass!)
Fantastic Mr. Fox Hat (I hope to make this in a baby size soon)
Dalek Extermiknit
Adipose Fat Baby (I've made one which is adorable, finishing a second and will start a third soon)
Totoro Toy
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
"I Don't Have Time For This Bullshit" Fried Ice cream recipe
^ Fried Icecream attempt ^
Yes, this is exactly what I said when making my fried ice cream.I hated the waiting, I hated the mess and I hated having to use the oil. So I decided to make a much similar, still tasty version that wouldn't take all bloody day to work on and wouldn't have questionable results.
Here is my version that takes 5 min and tastes better than the fried version I made and looks the same. So here is my...
Yes, this is exactly what I said when making my fried ice cream.I hated the waiting, I hated the mess and I hated having to use the oil. So I decided to make a much similar, still tasty version that wouldn't take all bloody day to work on and wouldn't have questionable results.
Here is my version that takes 5 min and tastes better than the fried version I made and looks the same. So here is my...
"I Don't Have Time For This Bullshit" Fried Ice Cream Recipe
Supplies:
1 cup of Cornflakes (Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Special K or Chex)
Vanilla Ice Cream
Ground Cinnamon
Chocolate Syrup (or Strawberry)
Rainbow Sprinkles
Scoop a large portion of ice cream into a bowl. Crush the cereal into small pieces and dump on top of ice cream. Mix into ice cream quickly before it melts. Sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top. Drizzle some chocolate syrup on the ice cream. Add some sprinkles for good measure.
5 min recipe, a few ingredients and most importantly it didn't take all day to make.
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