Category: Kitschy Kitschy Craft

It’s Craft Scan Friday, So Don’t Blow It

One sure way to make sure people don’t blow their noses in your head kerchief is to knit it. No one likes to snot on the knots.

Pattern from the 1969 Bernat Handicrafter Learn To Knit Book #127.

Craft Scan Friday: Glitter Snoopy Plaques

Do you remember when those melty-plastic-chip things were popular?  Hey, they were “America’s Hottest Money-Makers.”

As published in the February, 1971 issue of The Workbasket.

Knit Converse Chuck Taylors Are A Shoe-In, Even With Dogs

BlueAndRedCows knit a pair of Chucks and shares the pattern too.

Clearly, these shoes are dog approved — and not (just) for chewing.

I don’t knit (yet), so I’m not sure if this is the same pattern or not… And I wonder if they could be modified for these Converse shoes?

If you also haven’t (yet) learned to knit, check out handmade knitted sneakers by Katie at Pretty Sneaky where you can find Converse Chuck Taylor high tops hand knit in many designs and patterns, including the classic pirate skull and crossbones.

Or maybe you’re more of a robot lover?

Don’t worry; if you can’t find your size, she’ll make them in your size — just for you.

Katie’s sneakers are made a bit differently; the handknit uppers are stitched over the original shoe. I’d imagine this helps the shoes keep their shape better.

No word on whether or not dogs love them just as much.

Craft Scan Friday: Dopey Baby Hat

Um, that’s a “dopey” hat for baby… We don’t know if your baby has to be dopey to wear it or not. We’d bet that any baby wearing said knitted hat will appear slightly dopey — but in that charming way babies can get away with. Anyway, enjoy the free knitting pattern.

Pattern from 1969 Bernat Handicrafter Learn To Knit Book #127.

Craft Scan Friday: Knit Your Doll A Hula Skirt

As promised, pattern instructions from Virginia Lakin’s Petite Bazaar Knitting Book Three. I’m including the hula skirt and the bra or swimsuit top — because I don’t want your fashion doll to go topless! (And the tips pages too, so you can be sure to make your fashion doll’s clothing just right.)

Wear The Afghan; Be The Afghan

From Learn To Crochet (Coats & Clark book #210, 1971), a crocheted granny motif poncho — or skirt. My legs itch just looking at it. And good luck finding a slip to go beneath it. (Or maybe you wouldn’t wear a slip, you boho slut.)

But, for you lazy fashion lovers (or recyclers), note that you can get a skirt with a hanky hem just by wearing your poncho around your hips.