Knitting - Tiny Turtles

These tiny turtles flew on a jet plane with me to their new homes with my sweet nieces. The oldest one, who is 4, divvied them up. She chose the pink one for herself, the cream and green one was for her little sis and the green and pink one was for her cousin. My (almost) 2 year old niece kept getting her turtle confused with a frog and jumping it around saying "erbit" -- her version or ribbit. So we named her turtle Erbit the Turtle. :)

See, they are TINY! 

Details:

Pattern - Tiny Turtles (Free!)
Needles - US 3
Yarn - Caron Simply Soft

Modifications - I made slight modifications on each one so each of them are unique. On all three of them I changed the pattern to be knit in the round because I hate seaming.

Newest Name Signs

These two were sent to Proud Grandma (aka my mom). She has Connected Signs in her house for all the grandkids. These two are my newest nephews and will connect to her already long list of angel grandbabies.

And then some Teacher Signs. It is getting to be that time--end of the year gifts for teachers.

And this sign is for a Facial Room at a salon. That was a fun change for me to not start a sign with Miss, Ms., Mrs. or Mr. :)

A Couple of Fun Patterns

Details:
Pattern - Scooped (Free!) Soft Serve
Needles - US 6
Yarn - Lily Sugar 'n Cream

Modifications - Knit in one piece instead of ice cream and cone separate. Made the top a bit longer so it could have that soft serve curl at the top.

This is a great pattern! I can't wait to make more--maybe a sugar cone next time...

Details:
Pattern - Little Tuffys
Needles - US 10-1/2
Yarn - Lily Sugar n' Cream (Brown and Camo Pink)

Modifications - Didn't do the little hanging loop.

I LOVE this pattern. It knits up so fast and is a really nice nubby washcloth!

IF - Ahead

Violet, 10" x 10", acrylic on canvas, SOLD

Are Violet's glasses sadly outdated or is she just way ahead of the trends? Time will tell.

Newest Name Signs

It really is that time of year--time to start thinking about the end of the year gift for the kids' teachers. 

Teacher Name Signs are always available in my bumblebina ETSY shop. Order now to avoid the end of the year rush.

Child Name Signs are also always available in my bumblebina ETSY shop.

Words To Live By

IF - Detective

Eve, Acrylics and Mixed Media on Wood, SOLD

I don't think it takes a detective to figure out that I like birds since I include them in many of my paintings!

Free Knitting Pattern - Peyton's Mini Purses

These are so simple and fun to make. They are the perfect size to hold a gift card. It's a fun way to give a gift card instead of a boring old envelope. Throw the card in and some chocolate and you've got every girl's best friend. They are also the right size for a cell phone, lipstick and credit card--perfect for a night out! Little girls love these too. They are the perfect size for them!

This pattern is named for my daughter as she knit the first one.

Peyton's Mini Purse Knitting Pattern

Materials:

A small amount of Cascade Magnum

US 17 Knitting Needles

Purse handles - in this case I'm using 3" metal craft hoops (bracelets work well too)

Yarn needle

Fabric for lining the bag (optional)

Embellishments (optional)

CO 10, knit in garter stitch until you have 7”. (Finished piece should be around 5" wide and 7" long").

To Assemble: Attach the handles by whip stitching them to the BO and CO edges. You can do this either before of after you seam the sides. It’s just a matter of preference. I like to do it before so they are less fiddly.

Fold the piece in half so the BO and CO edges meet and become the top of the purse. Seam sides beginning at the bottom and leaving about an inch at the top un-seamed (this makes the bag easier to open).

Line the bag and attach embellishments (buttons, flowers, ribbon, etc). To sew the liner, I just take a piece of fabric around 1" wider and the same length as your knitted piece (in this case 6" x 7"). Sew a 1/2" seam all the way around. Fold in half (right sides together) and seam sides leaving 1" at the top un-seamed.

Variations: This pattern works with any yarn, any gauge just so you end up with a piece that measures around 5” x 7”. If it’s wider than 5”, the bag will have a wider base. If it's shorter than 7" it will look more like a clutch, longer it will look more like a bag than a purse.

For the Tabitha Purse  - CO 18 on size 10 US needles using Lion Brand Homespun knit in garter to 7".

For the Marilyn Purse - CO 11 on size 17 US needles, seed stitch until I had 7".

For the Coco Purse - CO 14 on size 15 US needles and added a cable down the center

For the Reggie Purse - CO 17 size 10 US needles with novelty yarn (in this case Bernat Boa) and knit for 1” then switch to main yarn (Lion Brand Homespun), knit in seed stitch for 5-1/2” switch back to novelty yarn and knit 1” then BO

T-Shirt Purse - CO 8 on size 15 US needles with t-shirt yarn knit until I had 5" and used 2" rings for the handles

These are just a couple of ideas. The possibilities are endless. 

This pattern is on Ravelry HERE.

If you do make your own, please link back to this blog so I can see your beautiful handiwork!!