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A challenge for me
Posted by freakapotimus in Things We Do on February 13th, 2010
For a while I debated entering a project or two into the knitting Olympics, but Jenn encouraging us to join up with teamunwhined on Ravelry pushed my month-long “meh” into an enthusiastic ” all right!” And, earlier this evening while the Olympic torch was lit in Vancouver BC, I was at a friend’s apartment knitting a pair of gloves for Matt.
My first project is Pele (link to pattern), a Berroco pattern for a pair of convertible mittens. Flip back the mitt, and viola!! Fingerless gloves. I’ve never knit gloves before—oh sure, I’ve knit mittens and wristers and fingerless mitts, but never anything where fingers were involved. Since I’ve been telling Matt for at least a month now that I would knit him gloves, I figure this would be the perfect challenge.
I am also a meticulously slow knitter, and projects tend to sit on my needles for quite some time. I mean, how long have I been working on Aquaphobia? While someone else may be able to whip up these gloves in a few hours of watching Law & Order on one of the many cable channels, I know I will need a deadline to turn the yarn into something wearable.
I’ve got at least two other patterns on my must-knit list for the Olympics, and a few more in the queue if I really feel up to it, but the point is to be realistic while still being challenging. I think three projects in 17 days is challenging enough for me. But who knows? Maybe I’ll catch the Olympic spirit and push myself to try knitting even more awesome stuff.
Vibrator Cozy
Posted by freakapotimus in Original Patterns on January 27th, 2010
What’s a more fun gift than something to keep your fun safe?
Discreet enough to keep on your nightstand or dresser, large enough to hold Chloe or G-Swirl, or anything in between. (Please note, those links are probably NSFW!)
Materials
- 1 skein Artful Yarns Candy Sweet Tart
- 1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Fun Fur Violet (optional)
- 1 set US size 8 double-pointed knitting needles
Sizing
Gauge: 20 sts + 32 rows = 4″ on size 8 needles
Dimensions: 4″ x 10″ without fun fur
Directions
CO 42 st, divide evenly across 3 DPN (14 sts on each).
Rnd 1: P
Rnd 2: K
Rnd 3: P
Rnd 4: K
Rnd 5: K
Rnd 6: [K5 YO K2Tog] to end
Knit next 70 rounds.
Begin decrease
Rnd 1: [K4 SSK K2 K2Tog K4] to end
Rnd 2: [K3 SSK K2 K2Tog K3] to end
Rnd 3: [K2 SSK K2 K2Tog K2] to end
Rnd 4: [K1 SSK K2 K2Tog K1] to end
Rnd 5: [SSK K2 K2Tog] to end
Rnd 6: K2Tog to end
Finishing
Pull yarn through remaining stitches. Turn inside-out and weave in ends. Turn right-side-out and thread a ribbon through the YOs.
To add fun fur, pick up all stitches on the cast-on edge. K 1 round, BO and weave in ends.
This pattern originally posted on my personal blog, freakapotimus.com.
Social Knitworking Nugget 008: Benders
Posted by freakapotimus in Mini Vidcasts on October 28th, 2009
In this installment of Social Knitworking Nuggets: Andrea, Joanna, and Jenn are appropriately sheepish about their September bender.
Social Knitworking Nugget 007: Elbow to the Taint
Posted by freakapotimus in Mini Vidcasts on October 8th, 2009
In this installment of Social Knitworking Nuggets: the SK ladies come up with a new shot; Joanna elbows some taint.
Social Knitworking Nugget 006: Owly bits and boobs
Posted by freakapotimus in Mini Vidcasts on September 18th, 2009
In this installment of Social Knitworking Nuggets: Joanna shows off her finished sweater; Connie and Jenn show off their (and Joanna’s!) boobs.
What’s a bumper?
Posted by freakapotimus in Bloopers and Extras on September 15th, 2009
While recording our August podcast, Jenn asked a very important question: what’s a bumper?
Even though this clip didn’t make it into the official podcast, we thought it would be educational to post it here in the Extras section.
And if you are thinking of recording a bumper for our podcast, you should also be aware of the contest we’re running! It’s open until we fill all five available spots.
Download this episode, or listen online
Social Knitworking Nugget 005: The Cult of the Blankie
Posted by freakapotimus in Mini Vidcasts on September 9th, 2009
In this installment of Social Knitworking Nuggets: Jenn and Andrea explain The Cult of the Blankie and invite knitters to come Knit in Public.
Social Knitworking Nugget 004: Bumper Contest
Posted by freakapotimus in Mini Vidcasts on September 2nd, 2009
In this installment of Social Knitworking Nuggets: Connie and Joanna explain the need for podcast bumpers and implore listeners to submit their own in exchange for potential prizes.
A Very Special Interview with Terrycloth Green
Posted by freakapotimus in Bloopers and Extras on August 31st, 2009
On Friday, 14 August 2009, my friend Jonathan and I found ourselves at Otto’s Shrunken Head for tiki drinks and a very intense rock show of awesome featuring Uncle Monsterface and Ruffian Arms.
So. Much. Epic.
However, the epic didn’t end when the music stopped! Outside on the streets of New York City, I cornered Terrycloth Green and demanded an interview for our podcast, the audio of which can be heard on Episode 1: Nerdy Knitting.
But behold! Posted below is the full video version of Andrea’s interview with superstar internet celebrity sock puppet of greatness Terrycloth Green: Social Knitworking hits hard with the tough questions; TCG does not talk about girls’ butts; Andrea makes out with a sock puppet.


