Knitted Parrot

These Summer Holidays was quite a fun. We had  several days holiday during the national elections and then again got a few days extra holidays which the government had declared due to excessive heat wave in the state. I utilised the time in making and completing a few projects like crochet ripple bag, a bag made out of small plastic mats and by knitting a parrot. I shall be uploading the bags after I finish off with the lining , chains and so on. As for now here is the parrot I knitted:

I have hung the knitted parrot up in my corridor . As for the photographed parrot is concerned , we clicked it in Gwalior Fort. Hope you like them both!
 Bye for now . Moushumi

Knitted Baby Set

I knitted this sweater set for my little sister's baby daughter Mome. It took quite long as I was busy with my school annual exams and corrections but still managed to deliver it just before winter set in here at Kolkata .Here is the sweater at first. I fixed a little teddy bear applique on it.

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Now the booties in the same design:



Here is the cap :


And finally the full set:
 
I am now thinking of a new project, this time I am thinking of sewing a bag. Let me think it out. Will post my niece's pic with the sweater on the next time perhaps. Bye, Moushumi.
8.2.14: Here's a pic of my little niece wearing the sweater:

This is all my sister could manage as she was not in the mood of wearing the either the booties or the cap at that point of time!  

Knitted Toys (Zebra , Parrot)

My friend Asima Di once taught me to knit a doll. I learnt how to follow the pattern charts from her and since then have found a great pleasure in knitting dolls and toys. Found the pattern of this zebra  and worked it out.

Hope you like this work as much as I enjoyed making it. Bye for now. Till our next post , wishing all lots of happiness, Moushumi.

18th June 2014: Now these summer holidays I Knitted a parrot. Here is the pic:

Knits and crochets for Gia

I have a little grand daughter and all my projects now revolve round her. I keep knitting frocks, jumpers and sweaters for this little one. Recently I knitted a top for her in raspberry stitch. I personally collected the yarn and the buttons of my choice:

I also crocheted a little baby beanie cap for her:

Right now I am knitting her a hairband and she is loving it already!

Knitted Toys (Giraffe)

I knitted this giraffe from a very old book of my grand mom in law. The project didnot need much time and is pretty simple.

Materials: approx 60 grams wool

A pair of needles (I used no.10)

Cotton wool for stuffing

Some brown wool for the spots of the giraffe

Some satin ribbon for neck (optional)

Scraps of felt or glossy paper for eyes and nose

Abbreviations:St st: Stocking Stitch

K: knit

P: purl
Tog.: together
Inc: Increase
Dec: decrease

Body: (Right Side)Cast on 16 sts and work in St st for 2 1/2 inches ending with a K row. Break wool and leave on holder.Cast on 19 sts and work for 2 inches in St st finishing with a p row.
Next Row: K.1, inc. in the next st , K to the end.
Next Row:P to the last 2 sts . inc. in the next st., P 1.
Repeat the last two rows once( 23 sts).
Work 1 row without inc.
Next Row:Purl across 23 sts , then purl across 16 sts. left on the holder(39 sts)
Continue on these sts for 1 1/2 inches ending with a P row.
*Next Row:K. to the last 3 sts.K.2 Tog, K1.
Work 2 rows straight.
Next row:P1, P2 tog.,P to the end.
Work two rows st st.
Repeat from * twice(33 sts)
Next Row: K.to the last 3 sts., K2 tog, K1.
Next Row:Purl
Repeat last 2 rows until 22sts remain.Continue dec. in this manner at the end of every 4th row until 17 sts remain.
Then work without further decrease for a few rows depending on how high you want your giraffe neck to be. End with a P. row.
Next Row: Cast on 9 sts and K to the end.
Next Row: P
Next Row:K1, inc 1 in the next st., K to end.

Body ( Right Side)

Work 2 rows straight.

Next row:P to the last 2 sts ,inc in the next st, p1
Work 2 rows straight.
Repeat the last 6 rows once.
Next Row: K1. K2 tog,  K to end.
Next Row:Purl
Repeat last 2 rows until 21sts remain, then dec 1 st at both ends of every row until 5 sts remain. Cast off.

Body: (Left Side)Cast on 16 sts and work in St st for 2 1/2 inches ending with a P row. Break wool and leave on holder.Cast on 19 sts and work for 2 inches in St st finishing with a p row.
Next Row: K to the last 2 sts, inc. in the next st ,K.1.
Next Row:P 1, inc. in the next st.,P to the end.
Repeat the last 2 rows once.
Next Row:K across 23 sts , thenK across 16 sts. left on the holder.
Continue on these sts for 1 1/2 inches ending with a P row(39 sts).
*Next Row:K1.,K.2 Tog, .K. to the end.
Work 2 rows straight.
Next Row: P.to the last 3 sts., P2 tog, P1.
Work 2 rows straight.
Repeat from * twice(33 sts)
Next Row: K1, K2 tog, .K.to the end.
Next Row:Purl
Repeat last 2 rows until 21sts remain.
Continue dec. in this manneron the same edge, at the end of every 4th row until 17 sts remain.
Then work without further decrease for a few rows matching with the right side of the body. End with a K. row.
Next Row: Cast on 9 sts and P to the end.
Next Row: K
Next Row:P1, inc 1 in the next st., P to end.
Work 2 rows straight.
Next row:K to the last 2 sts ,inc in the next st, K1
Work 2 rows straight.
Repeat the last 6 rows once.
Next Row: P1. P2 tog,  P to end.
Next Row:K

Body ( Left Side)

Repeat last 2 rows until 21sts remain, then dec 1 st at both ends of every row until 5 sts remain. Cast off.
Now both the body pieces are ready.

Two body parts

Head Inset; Cast on 4 sts and K 1 row.
2nd row: Cast on 4 sts and p to the end.
3rd row: Cast on 4 sts and K to the end.
Repeat 2nd and 3 rd rows 3 times.
Cast on 1 st at the beginning of next 4 rows. Then K2 tog. at the beginning of next 4 rows.
Cast off 4 sts at the beginning of the next 8 rows.Cast off remaining sts.

Head Inset

Under Body: Cast on 16 sts. and work in St st for 2 1/2 inches ending with a K row. Break wool and leave on holder.Cast on 19 sts and work for 2 inches in St st finishing with a P row.
Next Row: K.1, inc. in the next st , K to the end.
Next Row:P to the last 2 sts . inc. in the next st., P 1.
Repeat the last two rows once and on last row after working across 23 sts on needle,  p across 16 sts left on holder (39 sts.)
Next row: Cast on 4 sts and K to the end.
Next row: Cast on 4 sts and P to the end.
Repeat last 2 rows twice.
Next row: K
Next row: Cast on 3 sts and P to the end.
Next row: Cast on 4 sts and K to the end.
Next row: Cast on 3 sts and P to the end.
Continue casting off 4 sts at the beginning of every row until 43 sts remain.
Next Row: K
Next Row: cast off 4 sts and P to end.
Next Row: K16 , turn.
work in St st for 2 1/2 inches on these sts. Break off wool and join to other side side at  the centre.
Next Row: K2 tog, K to the end.
Next Row: P to the last 2 sts. p 2 tog.

Underbody

repeat the last 2 rows once. Continue in st.st without dec. for 2 inches. Cast off.

Ears: (both alike):Cast on 12 sts and work 12 rows in garter st. Cast off.

Ears

Tail:Cast on 26 sts and work 12 rows in St. st. Cast off.

Tail

Making up: Using a warm iron over a damp cloth press the different parts well.

Sew the under body with the legs. Each point is to be stitched up the centre of the two sides at the back and front. The head inset is to be stitched along the head to the back of the head.Leave a little gap for the ears. Now stitch the two body pieces together. Leave some gap from which stuffing is be inserted. Now sew up the opening. After this sew diagonally across the squares meant for ears. Gather and place the lower edge into the head sim and sew. The tail piece must be folded into half widthwise and cast on and cast off sts together. Sew in the proper place. Now make two eyes for the giraffe. One may buy ready made eyes or sew it with felt or in any other way. I just used two pieces of glossy paper for the eyes.Finally with brown wool embroider the markings on the body of the giraffe. Tie a satin ribbon round its neck. Also sew a t shaped mark on its mouth. For this too I used some glossy paper. The giraffe is now ready!!

I have taken this pattern from a very old book and could not find its cover page for full details. But as far as i understand the book is "Needlecraft" - 'Toy fair' No.276. Here is my giraffe:

8. 2. 14: My colleague , Debosmita Chakrborty followed this pattern and whipped up a Giraffe .  I am so glad to share this wonderful work of hers: 

My giraffe is at last getting a good companion! Loved your work and the color combination too, Debosmita!

knitted dolls

All my knitted dolls together:

I am planning to upload the pattern of this doll as soon as I get some holiday ....very soon hopefully!!

27th April 2014: I obtained this pattern from my friend Asima Dasgupta . It measures about 11 inches. Materials: 2 ( 20 Gram) balls in blue and 1 ( 20 gram) ball in pink. pair no. 11 needles. Kapok for stuffing. A little black wool for the eyes and hair.

Abbreviations: sl= slip stitch

 In.= inches 

cm= centimetres

A= pink

B= blue

Work with stocking stitch always beginning with a knit row unless stated otherwise.

Body and legs

Cast on 10 sts with B.Work straight for 10 rows. Break yarn.Join A and Work 34 rows straight. Make another such.

Next row: k. 10 , cast on 3 , k 10 = 23 sts. Work 24 rows on these 23 sts.

Cast off 5 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Cast off. make another piece the same. Join the two parts leaving the neck area free for stuffing. Stuff firmly.

Hands and arms:   With B cast on14 sts and work  straight for 10 rows. Next row: k2 tog. , k2 tog. , k3, k2 tog. , k2 tog. , k3, k2 tog.=  10 sts

Next row:Purl all. Break yarn and join A. Work 25 rows straight. Cast off,. Make 3 more pieces.Join each pair together and stuff. join to arms and body.

Face:  With A cast on 12 sts and increase 1 st at each end of third and every alternate row until there are 30 sts. .Work straight for 1 row. Decrease 1 st at each end of next and every alternate row until there are 12 sts..Work straight for 1 row. cast off. 

Back of bonnet:  With B , work as for face.

Bonnet band: With B cast on 12 sts and work for 9 inches. cast off. 

Bonnet Frill: With A Cast on 7 sts. 1 st row:Wrong side facing knit.

2 nd Row: p5 turn.  3 rd Row: sl. 1, k 4.  4 th Row: p5, k2.   5th row: knit. 6 th row:   As2 nd. 7th row:  As 3rd row.  8 th row: p5, k2.  9 th row : k 2, p5.  10 th row: k5, turn. 11 th row: sl 1 , p 5. 12 th row : knit .13 th row: k 2 , p 5. 14 th row: as 10 th. 15 th Row: as 11 th.16 th Row: Knit

 Repeat last 16 rows 10 times more. Then rows 1 to 8 again.Cast off. 

Starting at cast on edge of Bonnet Sew band in position. Then sew face to the bonnet band, leaving the neck open for stuffing.

Stuff firmly to make the neck firm.

Sew the bonnet frill to the edge of the bonnet.

Skirt : With A, cast on 15 sts. 1 st Row: Wrong side facing, knit. 2 nd Row:p12, turn. 3 rd Row: sl.1,k 11   4 th Row : p 12, k 3 5th row: knit, 6th row: As 2 nd. 7th row:  as 3 rd, 8 th row: p 12, k 3 9 th row: k 3, p 12 10 th row: k 12, turn 11 th row: sl 1, p 11 12 th row :  knit 13 th row: k 3, p 12 14 th row: as 10 th. 15 th Row: as 11 th.16 th Row: Knit

Repeat last 16 rows 8 times more. .Cast off. Join cast on and cast off edges. sew skirt in position round waist.

Now u may tie two pompons on a twisted cord round its neck. Or may crochet or add any embellishments to decorate the doll further. Eyes , mouth and nose may be stitched, felted or ready made features may be added. Make fringe of black/ yellow loops for hair.

Here is the pattern for the doll. We would love to have the picture of the dolls you made. And It would be a pleasure to get your feedbacks.

Tea Cosy Cover Set

I wanted to knit a tea cosy cover and make a tray cloth and napkin which matches the cover. So I bought  some cloth and wool to match the set. After knitting the tea cosy and hemming the sides of the tray cloth, I felt I needed to do something more. So I crochet the sides of the tea cosy,tray cloth and napkin in a contrasting blue colour. Hope you like it .

 I have lots of tea in the tea-pot waiting for you to come back to Kolkata ,Rinti Didi :) Waiting for my friends too!

This is the set.....



Here's a close-up of the tea -cosy:

Now will have to make some snacks which I can serve with the tea :) Will upload some on food soon! Bye till then!!

KNITTED PENGUIN

Have been very busy at workplace. Really didnot manage to work on any project. Had been knitting a penguin for quite sometime now ,but didnot finish it yet. Still am uploading its pic as its almost done! Hope to complete the penguin as soon as possible and waiting to upload the complete pic !!

Doll, Knitted

Knitted this doll for my niece....

Knitted Toy (Bunny Rabbit)

Here's my easter bunny!. Wish i would click  better pictures of my bunny rabbit, though. Its a bit amateurish but I feel I will be able to knit a few better ones with time!

Knitted tea cosy

Learnt to knit this tea cosy from one of my co passenger on train: Ashima di .

knitted doll

Knitted this doll during my long journey to my workplace.My friend Ashima didi has taught me to knit this...:)So many of us Sayani, Mithu, Tanu, Munmun, Chumki,Swati and so many others learnt it from Ashima didi at that time!!! This project was really very enjayable for all of us because we ,at that time, really didnot know that doll could be knitted at all!!!! I have knitted a couple of such dolls for my little nieces since then!!!!Here's one of them: 

And another.....

 

I have uploaded the pattern of this doll in my post " Knitted Dolls". Do share a picture of your doll with me in case you make one using the pattern. Also please let me know if you detect any typing or such errors. Thanks and wishing happiness to all. Moushumi Sengupta