Why Every TV Addict Should Knit!

[radio_silent]

i have no shame in admitting i'm addicted to my tv. (before the new season starts i should probably make a post with all the tv shows i'll be following, and the ones i've given up.) plus, there are always old series to get caught up on, and movies to see...point is, i spend a lot of my time in front of a tv or computer screen. and though i love my

Comments

[ozfroggirl]

Those are so cute. I especially love the bunny, turtle and the mouse. That shirt looks pretty amazing too. I love handmade clothes - my mother recently knitted me an awesome pair of stripey woolen socks. I may have to pass that pattern onto her. :P

I've tried knitting my own things but found that I kinda suck at it. I like to sew/stitch instead. Generally smaller projects like these -

http://ozfroggirl.livejournal.com/2641.html
http://ozfroggirl.livejournal.com/3485.html

- though I also enjoy making the odd item of clothing too. I think I'll try to take some photos tomorrow so you can see what I've made/am working on. :)

[radio_silent]

I especially love the bunny, turtle and the mouse.
these are my favorite, too! : )

your embroidery is awesome! my favorite was the first bird in that post- so pretty!

I think I'll try to take some photos tomorrow so you can see what I've made/am working on. :)
that'd be awesome!

[ozfroggirl]

This is the shirt I made last year.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/mljac3/Webboards/Photos-002b.jpg

And with me wearing it. :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/mljac3/Webboards/Photos-001b.jpg

It was an attempt to merge the traditional Ukranian embroidery style and colours (my Dad moved here from the Ukraine when he was a young boy) with the more modern casual style of clothing. I really like the way this one turned out.

This is the top I'm working on right now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/mljac3/Webboards/Photos-008b.jpg

I blame watching to many shows from the '80's/early '90's - like Press Gang and Buffy>/i> for this one. I quite fond of the bib-and-brace style overalls that were popular during

[radio_silent]

these are so awesome! i especially like the birthday gift, gloves and that first shirt. but they're all amazing.

knitting is the only way i've been able to make clothes, and that makes me sad... but sewing is more complex i think...i've never had the patience for big projects with it.

[radio_silent]

aw, thanks! : )

little cupcakes are super-cute! and i've seen some pretty good patterns for them on the net, actually.

[radio_silent]

makes sense. and if you ever want a free pattern or something, let me know! i probably have some bookmarked somewhere on my favorites list. : )

[dragonflylady77]

Wow the toys look fantastic!!

I found this http://irreference.com/creepy-cute-crochet/

[radio_silent]

thanks!

that book looks amazing! : o

[dragonflylady77]

I know, right!