Kiss My Knits!

And now for something completely different.

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Every year so far, I’ve made something for my daughter’s teacher’s children. In kindergarten, it was this cotton sweater. In first grade, it was this baby pullover. Unfortunately, this year, my daughter’s teacher has three daughters, ages 14, 16, and 18. I love this teacher, but I am not making three full-sized sweaters.

Instead, I’m going with earrings. Four sets, because Emily said that the teacher needed one too, which seems only fair. Because I’m a stickler for high-quality materials, the beads and findings are sterling silver and the colored bits are Swarovski crystal. I’ll let the teacher decide who’s going to get what.

I’m pleased with how these turned out. I’ve got more dragonfly wings and Swarovski in my stash, so maybe I should make some for sale. Hm.


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28 responses to “And now for something completely different.”

  1. strange_muse Avatar
    strange_muse

    Those are really cute. How long do they end up being?

  2. strange_muse Avatar
    strange_muse

    Those are really cute. How long do they end up being?

  3. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Good question! The below pic is, as it says, actual size.

    It now occurs to me that maybe they’re too dangly for a 14-year-old. I don’t know what the kids these days are wearing. I guess I’ll send them along tomorrow with a note that says I can re-make one into a necklace if she’d prefer.

  4. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Good question! The below pic is, as it says, actual size.

    It now occurs to me that maybe they’re too dangly for a 14-year-old. I don’t know what the kids these days are wearing. I guess I’ll send them along tomorrow with a note that says I can re-make one into a necklace if she’d prefer.

  5. strange_muse Avatar
    strange_muse

    I personally LOVE dangly. I really don’t think they length would be a problem.

  6. strange_muse Avatar
    strange_muse

    I personally LOVE dangly. I really don’t think they length would be a problem.

  7. art_witch Avatar
    art_witch

    Those are awfully cute. You should definitely make some for sale.

  8. art_witch Avatar
    art_witch

    Those are awfully cute. You should definitely make some for sale.

  9. aunt_reexy Avatar
    aunt_reexy

    If

    you had more in green, and maybe another set in pink, I’d probably want em! How much?

  10. aunt_reexy Avatar
    aunt_reexy

    If

    you had more in green, and maybe another set in pink, I’d probably want em! How much?

  11. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Re: If

    $10. These are VASTLY less labor-intensive than hats.

    Considering the day you’ve had, I’d be glad to make you a pair and send them as a gift. You sould like you could use a lift. 🙂

  12. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Re: If

    $10. These are VASTLY less labor-intensive than hats.

    Considering the day you’ve had, I’d be glad to make you a pair and send them as a gift. You sould like you could use a lift. 🙂

  13. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Re: If

    Le color selection. Those are the pink and green/aqua in jar #3. I probably have more floating around.

  14. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Re: If

    Le color selection. Those are the pink and green/aqua in jar #3. I probably have more floating around.

  15. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Thanks! I think I will! It’s gratifying to make something cute so quickly.

  16. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Thanks! I think I will! It’s gratifying to make something cute so quickly.

  17. prostiturtle Avatar
    prostiturtle

    Guess who finally showed up in bloglines with 25 updated posts?

    Cool earrings! Got any in a nice peridot green?

  18. prostiturtle Avatar
    prostiturtle

    Guess who finally showed up in bloglines with 25 updated posts?

    Cool earrings! Got any in a nice peridot green?

  19. illiane Avatar
    illiane

    Those are !Teh Pretteh!

  20. illiane Avatar
    illiane

    Those are !Teh Pretteh!

  21. akasha63 Avatar
    akasha63

    Oh yes! I am a dragonfly nut.

  22. akasha63 Avatar
    akasha63

    Oh yes! I am a dragonfly nut.

  23. akasha63 Avatar
    akasha63

    Those are a good length. 14 is high school and girls love wearing glinty dangly things.

  24. akasha63 Avatar
    akasha63

    Those are a good length. 14 is high school and girls love wearing glinty dangly things.

  25. aunt_reexy Avatar
    aunt_reexy

    Re: If

    Oh that’s so sweet a thought! You don’t have to do that, really. I’d be more than happy to pay you for your work–I like being able to let craftspeople know I appreciate their skills. I’d love a pair in green ( I like darker greens if you have it) and another pair in pink (any shade is fine) for my best friend’s birthday in October.

  26. aunt_reexy Avatar
    aunt_reexy

    Re: If

    Oh that’s so sweet a thought! You don’t have to do that, really. I’d be more than happy to pay you for your work–I like being able to let craftspeople know I appreciate their skills. I’d love a pair in green ( I like darker greens if you have it) and another pair in pink (any shade is fine) for my best friend’s birthday in October.

  27. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Re: If

    How about we split the difference? No charge for yours, but I’ll let you buy a pair for your friend, if you decide to go that route.

  28. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Re: If

    How about we split the difference? No charge for yours, but I’ll let you buy a pair for your friend, if you decide to go that route.

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