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Mandarin Jack ‘o’ Lanterns
Today we did a halloween themed morning tea. Fortunately I have a bevy of creative minions at my beckoning, and we made short work of the following task. Super simple… Take bags of mandarins and a paring knife. Carefully slice 2 triangle eye shapes, use the point of the knife to peel the skin away… Read more
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Fox Earflap Beanie – Knitting Pattern
So much has been asked about the fox recently… Is he in socks? Is he sly? And what does he say? Whatever the answer, this hat is super cute. If you don’t feel like knitting your own, how about buying one here? Fox Ear Flap Hat You will need: Size 4mm needles Size 5mm needles… Read more
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Free Despicable Me Minion Knitting Patterns
By now my regular readers are well aware of the “Despicable Me” patterns I have designed, and Ravelry users will recognise them too. But I also know that it’s kinda difficult to find the one you want, so I’m going to link all the current (and future) patterns on this post. Each hat or toy… Read more
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Despicable Me Edith Beanie – Knitting Pattern
There seems to be no end to the popularity of the “Despicable Me” knitting patterns, and I admit, they are cute. This one is the Edith beanie as she wears in the film, oversized and with ear flaps. For other “Despicable Me” knitting patterns, click here. This hat is adult-teen sized, knitted in the round… Read more
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Knitted Poppy Pattern
I haven’t made any knitted flowers in a while. And I do so enjoy them as brooches. This one is a poppy…. Inspired by the WWI show I just finished directing. Poppy Petals – make 4 Cast on 4 S1, knit 3 S1, knit 3 S1, knit 1 front and back, knit 1 front and… Read more
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Cable Brim Beanie – Knitting Pattern
I recently saw a hat with cables around the outside… And I knew I had to design a pattern. I love rainbow wool, but you can use just one colour. You will need: 4mm needles 5mm needles Cable needle Crochet hook Dk yarn Cable brim beanie Brim Cast on 20 on 4mm needles 1- Knit… Read more
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