Have you wanted to make socks, but you don't know what pattern, heel, cuff, yarn, etc to use for best success? I've made 8 pairs of socks since July and in this video I break down al the particulars about each pair - what went well, what didn't, and lessons I learned. I'm linking all the particulars for each pair below - both patterns and yarn - so you can find all the things if you want to make any of these up for yourself. So head over to You Tube or click the video at the bottom of this post to watch it for yourself :)
I've been making all the Halloween themed items lately, so I decided to show all my latest projects :) Head over to My YouTube Channel or click the link below to scope out all my spooky cute makes.
This new video is an ode to the ultimate easy home decor project: The Small Pumpkin :) These are seriously so quick and easy to make - I made 5! This video has a step by step tutorial, but I'm also writing out the pattern here for anyone who prefers to have it typed out (that would be me, lol). So watch the video below and then scroll down to find the complete pattern. Enjoy!
*SC 2 in next st, SC in next 1 st* repeat 6 times (18 sts)
*SC 2 in next st, SC in next 2 sts* repeat 6 times (24 sts)
*SC 2 in next st, SC in next 3 sts* repeat 6 times (30 sts)
*SC 2 in next st, SC in next 4 sts* repeat 6 times (36 sts)
*SC 2 in next st, SC in next 5 sts* repeat 6 times (42 sts)
*SC 2 in next st, SC in next 6 sts* repeat 6 times (48 sts)
- 14. SC around for 5 rows (48 sts)
15. *SC2TOG, SC in next 6 st* repeat 6 times (42 sts)
16. *SC2TOG, SC in next 5 st* repeat 6 times (36 sts)
17. *SC2TOG, SC in next 4 st* repeat 6 times (30 sts)
Stop to add eyes: Place eyes on Row 9 or 10 with 5 stitches between them. Stuff body.
18. *SC2TOG, SC in next 3 st* repeat 6 times (24 sts)
19. *SC2TOG, SC in next 2 st* repeat 6 times (18 sts)
20. *SC2TOG, SC in next 1 st* repeat 6 times (12 sts)
21. *SC2TOG* repeat 6 times (6 sts)
22. SC2TOG stitch 1 and 4. Fasten off leaving 2 foot long tail.
Thread tail through top center of pumpkin down into the center of the bottom of the pumpkin and pull tight to cinch down. Thread tail back up through the center of the body 1 stitch over from where you came out and pull to cinch down. Keep tension on the initial cinched section while you thread the tail through the center of the body again and wrap the tail around the outside of the body on one side of the face, threading back through the center top of the pumpkin and pull to cinch. Wrap tail yarn through the center of the body and around to make 5 cinched sections. Fasten off snugly to maintain the cinched shape.
Stem:
With brown yarn, make magic loop and SC 6 sts (6 sts)
*SC2 in next st, SC 1 in next st* repeat 3 times (9 sts)
SC in each st (9 sts)
*SC2TOG in next st, SC 1 in next st* repeat 3 times
Fasten off. Sew to top divot on pumpkin body.
Embroider Mouth 2 rows down from eyes in the center 2 stitches.
I am suceptible to sales just as much as the next person, and I find that summer is the best time to grab fabric and yarn for your upcoming projects at the best prices. Come see what I snagged at 3 stores and what I plan to make with each piece. I can't link the fabric since it was from a local place, but I'm linking specific yarns I got in case you need to get some too:
Not only did I complete a whole pair of socks in 1 week - I also made a video about it! Head over here or click the video below to see how Sock Week 2024 went for me :)
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