tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17800192945101634892024-03-13T14:29:52.200-05:00tinkerknitsa little blog about compulsive knitting and other crafty pursuitsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780019294510163489.post-50680859190044675402016-09-22T21:19:00.000-05:002016-09-22T21:19:06.774-05:00First Days: 4th Grade, 2nd Grade, KindergartenWelp...hi there. It's the first official day of fall, so I figured I'd better get these first day of school pictures up on the blog! My poor, forgotten blog. School actually began almost a full month ago, so clearly I am behind schedule! My excuse is that I also started school this year (back to teaching!). It shames me to say that nothing my kids wore on the first day was handmade. I had noble plans. I had patterns and fabric. I put them in a bin and reminded myself every so often that I had to do it before school started...and then, school started. And the cat started napping in the bin of fabric. <br />
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Anyway! Clara is now a <gulp> 4th grader. Complete with crazy emotions and hard homework. (Compare: <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2015/08/claras-first-day-of-third-grade.html" target="_blank">third grade</a>, <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2014/09/clara-starts-second-grade.html" target="_blank">second grade</a>, <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2013/09/first-grade.html" target="_blank">first grade</a>, <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2012/09/kindergarten.html" target="_blank">kindergarten</a>)</gulp><br />
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Oliver is now 8 and in 2nd grade. He insisted that I chose this photo for his 2nd grade memories. (See his <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2015/08/olivers-first-day-of-first-grade.html" target="_blank">first grade</a> and <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2014/09/olivers-first-day-of-kindergarten.html" target="_blank">kindergarten </a>memories.)<br />
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And...my baby girl, Ruthie, started kindergarten! I thought I would be emotional about it, but really we were all ready! She is loving it, has several "best friends" and informs me she "isn't shy at school." </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780019294510163489.post-79711484440468606672015-11-07T08:38:00.001-06:002015-11-07T08:39:40.636-06:00I knit somethingSpoiler: it's a hat. For me.<br />
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It hangs very nicely. Dipped in white at the end because I ran out of gray;)<br />
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friend: Daddy. Wants to be: A daddy. Melt my heart, sweet boy.<br />
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I took the easy route with his outfit. He wanted a snake shirt. I went and bought a shirt, and just freezer-paper stenciled a snake on it. Easy and done. Ruthie starts preschool this week, too. What am I going to do with 2 hours of alone time twice a week? This week, the answer is, "Get a pedicure." ;)<br />
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In keeping with tradition, I sewed her first day outfit. The shirt is the <a href="http://oliverands.com/product/OLV-OS042PT.html" target="_blank">Playtime Dress/Tunic from Oliver + S</a>. It is a great pattern and was so simple to make. I only wish there was an option for no back closure, since it's not really necessary in knit. I omitted the sleeves and finished the armholes with some striped knit fabric from an old shirt of mine.<br />
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To compare and see how much she has grown, here are her <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2013/09/first-grade.html" target="_blank">1st grade</a> and <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2012/09/kindergarten.html" target="_blank">Kindergarten </a>first days.<br />
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Tomorrow Oliver starts Kindergarten, so check back!<br />
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I don't know if you've noticed, but it's cold outside. Like, super cold. There should be a word for "cold" that is colder than "cold." So here we are, on the fifth day of no-school-because-kids-shouldn't-walk-to-school-in-this-weather. It's okay. My life doesn't really change much, whether everyone is at school or not. I think it helps that my kids are mostly introverted and enjoy nothing more than being together. No one has even told me they are bored! I, however, am getting a little bored. I depend on being outside of my house every day. I like people. And nature. And this weather is not very friendly toward those two likes.<br />
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So I have been knitting. I won't tell you the shameful amount of time it took me to knit this little sweater for my baby nephew. Fortunately, it still fits him! I have only ever knit<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beyond-puerperium" target="_blank"> this pattern</a> in the newborn size, and the big flaw with the bigger sizes (this one is an 18 month) is that the collar is too loose and stretchy. Next time I will make it smaller or go down a few needle sizes on the neckline.<br />
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Also, <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2012/09/dancing-daisies-drunkards-path-quilt.html" target="_blank">this quilt.</a> That I have been working on off and on for almost a year. Yeah....gonna get this sucker finished. I moved my sewing machine up to the dining room, because my basement is just too frigid for me to want to hang out down there.<br />
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So! That's a little update on my happenings in the coldest January ever. Dreaming of springtime and going outside without a million layers on. In the meantime, I am going to try not to gain 30 pounds of comfort food weight. Ha. Wish me luck.<br />
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On to happier news. The winner of my 200th post giveaway is....Julie N! Congrats, Julie. :) I'll send you an email with details. Thanks for playing everyone, and have a happy Christmas!<br />
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Happy 200th post to me! When I started this blog back in fall of 2009, I was just a knitter. Now I knit much less and sew much more! Hey, I have even made a little money off this hobby of mine. It always amazes me that I get hundreds of blog hits each day for my free tutorials. <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2011/06/bonnet-tutorial.html?spref=fb" target="_blank">The baby bonnet</a>, t<a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2011/11/cabled-mini-scarf-pattern.html?spref=fb" target="_blank">he mini scarf</a>, and <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2012/03/cabled-baby-cocoon-free-knitting.html" target="_blank">the baby cocoon</a> get the most visits. Maybe I should offer some more tutorials in 2014. Who knows what the next 200 posts will hold!<br />
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Thank you faithful followers and thank you random visitors for all your support.<br />
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Now on to the giveaway! You know how I have lots of dolls for sale right now. Some in stores around Minneapolis, and some in my Etsy shop. Leave a comment below to be entered to win <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/tinkerknits?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">any two dolls from my shop</a>. Just comment on which two dolls you would choose if you win! I will even priority ship so they get to you before Christmas! I will choose a winner on Friday, December 19th.<br />
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Can you see my newly re-pierced ear, too? Here's another photobooth of a custom order I recently made. (paper snowflakes by Oliver)<br />
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Check back in an hour for the giveaway! Yes, it involves dolls :)<br />
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For those that have asked, I have listed about two dozen dollies<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/tinkerknits" target="_blank"> in the shop</a>. Thanks for your support! Two more posts until a big giveaway, so stay tuned and have a great Thanksgiving!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780019294510163489.post-23664923278716842792013-11-20T09:49:00.004-06:002013-11-20T09:49:50.252-06:00Dolls and Mask<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">
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While I was out shlepping my fox masks on boutique owners, I got a request for more softie dolls to stock at <a href="http://www.motherearthgarden.com/" target="_blank">Mother Earth Gardens</a>. So, I whipped a few (dozen) up. I decided to make equal amounts of mamas and papas. After all...I like equality. I have never sold the boy version in shops before, and I have a feeling it will be popular. Who knows, it might even result in more sales (get a set!).<br />
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I always hate getting started with the doll making process, but it is so satisfying at the end. Each couple is so unique and quirky, and many remind me of people I actually know.<br />
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In other news, I am four posts away from my 200th blog post! Isn't that super exciting? I might even have a little giveaway...stay tuned. I promise I will get to #200 before Christmas!<br />
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I recently joined the Modern Era and got a smart phone. Well, mostly smart. I have no data plan, so I am WiFi dependent, but that's fine by me. The best part about a smart phone is that I am now officially on Instagram. If you like blurry photos of kids, crafts, and muffins, feel free to follow me and I will follow you! My friend list is dismally small right now. You can find me at <a href="http://instagram.com/tinkerknits" target="_blank">@tinkerknits</a>.<br />
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So I went for simple - I bought a black hoodie and sewed on felt wings and ears. Black sweatpants. Easy and done. The next ones will not be as easy, I fear. :)<br />
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I used the <a href="http://oliverands.com/oliver-and-s-patterns-skirts/OLV-OS031BD.html" target="_blank">Oliver + S Badminton pattern</a>. It was my first Oliver + S pattern. I like it a lot. It was easy to follow and the instructions were very clear. In fact, I liked it so much that I already made a second one for Clara's uniform for <a href="http://www.ahgonline.org/" target="_blank">American Heritage Girls</a> in navy blue.<br />
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See the first day of Kindergarten <a href="http://tinkerknits.blogspot.com/2012/09/kindergarten.html" target="_blank">here</a>. And then cry because she looks so much older this year.<br />
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You know what I hate? When bloggers take extended "breaks" from blogging. Don't they know that I love to read blogs? But alas I have gone and done that very thing. I have been sewing a lot. Honest. I just haven't been blogging at all. Sorry about that. I'll try my hardest to remedy that this fall, but truthfully I am feeling a bit overcommitted already.<br />
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School starts next week for my oldest (FIRST grade. I am going to miss her!) and the week after for my middle (3-day morning preschool). But I have agreed to a lot of volunteer posts this year, as well as going back to the U of M for my Masters in Literacy Education. Busy.<br />
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Anyway. I made boxes. Mostly to store bento lunch box supplies. <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/06/fabric-basket-tutorial-with-delia.html" target="_blank">The tutorial </a>was very easy to follow. I skipped the handles and added a few stitches to the corners to help it keep its shape. Next time, I will add cardboard to the bottom between the fabric layers so it holds up better.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780019294510163489.post-71256703805748143792013-08-09T08:56:00.000-05:002013-08-09T08:56:03.386-05:00Koala Ears<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My daughter has been in <a href="http://stagestheatre.org/" target="_blank">Theater Camp</a> all week, and last night was her big performance in their show, "Bear Hugs." She was in the group that performed the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Koala-Lou-Mem-Fox/dp/0152000763" target="_blank">Koala Lou</a>. It's a cute story. Before the show, Clara had a freak out - "I NEED A KOALA COSTUME!! EVERYONE WILL BE WEARING ONE BUT ME!!" Gah. Way to freak a mom out! Since I wasn't about to whip up an entire costume or go shopping two hours before the show, we compromised on koala ears and a gray outfit. I think the ears turned out great. (And, by the way, she was the ONLY child in a koala costume. Go figure.)</div>
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I did a quick Google image search for koala costumes and found <a href="http://img1.etsystatic.com/009/0/6541784/il_fullxfull.438181921_s1d9.jpg" target="_blank">this one</a> that I used for inspiration. I happened to have some gray and white knit fabric, and a gray headband I could use. I mimicked the ear shape and added stiff interfacing inside them so they wouldn't flop around. Then I made sure they were placed in the right spots (location is key in a koala mask!) and attached them to the headband.<br />
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Now she is asking to be a koala for Halloween - fine by me!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780019294510163489.post-28153845598533627932013-07-26T10:00:00.001-05:002013-07-26T10:00:12.292-05:00Infant Sun Dress and Diaper Cover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A couple of weeks ago, I wanted a quick little project. I decided to play around with a couple patterns and see if I liked them. <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/2013/01/free-little-geranium-dress-pattern/" target="_blank">This dress</a>, and <a href="http://seekatesew.com/belly-baby-ruffle-diaper-covers-pattern-tutorial/" target="_blank">this diaper cover</a>.<br />
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The beauty of infant clothes is that they come together quickly. Very satisfying. <div>
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The patterns were easy to follow. I will probably make both again, but I think next time I will skip the ruffle on the diaper cover. It made the back waistband really bulky. </div>
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Honestly, this might not even be worthy of a post, but I was feeling pretty proud of myself when I made this little prop for my tablet, so I thought I'd share. I have a Color Nook and I was finding myself grabbing random household items to hold it up while I emailed or what have you at the dining room table. Eventually, all the things I grabbed would slip and not stay put. Frustrating! Here, friends, is my solution to such a stressful first-world problem. :)<br />
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I've been wearing this dress for about a month straight now - that's how much I love it! Yet another variation of <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/washi/" target="_blank">the washi dress</a>, and my favorite one so far! For this one I skipped the bodice facing and just finished the collar with bias tape. </div>
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I decided to reopen my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/tinkerknits" target="_blank"> etsy shop</a> and list a few 0-3 month bonnets in it, if you are interested! My favorite is the hand-stitched flower yo-yos on the sides. I never get tired of making yo-yos!</div>
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Hello! Despite my silence, I have been making things. Many things. A dress for me. A dress for a pregnant friend. A stack of baby burp cloths and two changing pad covers for a different pregnant friend. Alas, no photos. If I made you something, feel free to take a photo of it for my blog :)</div>
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I am working on a quilt for my own bed, which I hope to have finished by August. T<a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2012/09/dancing-daisies-drunkards-path-quilt.html" target="_blank">his pattern</a> using <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/131211647?ref=fb2_tnx_title" target="_blank">this stack of pretties</a>. It is a rather time-consuming project.<br />
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Tomorrow is my daughter's last day of Kindergarten - sniff - and as usual I procrastinated until the last minute with a gift for her teacher.<br />
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I decided to make her a bag using <a href="http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/2010/08/free-bag-purse-pattern-for-pleats-sake-tote.html" target="_blank">this pattern</a>. It turned out very nicely.<br />
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I added more pleats on the outside and less pleats on the inside, but other than that I followed the pattern.<br />
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I also made a little stuffed mouse for her teacher's assistant, who has been in the classroom every day all year as well. But--big surprise--I forgot to take a photo before wrapping it. I guess I need to work remembering to document my craftings.<br />
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Happy June (feels like April up here in MN).<br />
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Someone finally has a loose tooth! It has been a year of wiggling every tooth every day, in an attempt to loosen one. A year of watching all her classmates lose teeth, while she still has a full set. Now, it is her turn! Hurrah!</div>
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Such an occasion obviously calls for a tooth fairy pillow! The front of the pillow is a little tooth pocket for her tooth and a fairy treasure, and the back is made of 1" squares. </div>
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I wonder what the tooth fairy leaves these days?</div>
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The baby quilt has been top stitched and bound, and a couple matching dolls have been made. If you are interested in this little baby set, it will be up for a fundraiser this Saturday night! Come and get it for yourself. Details below. This soldier was in Iraq with my sister, and died tragically a few weeks ago.<br />
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