Knit flowers
I decided the felted flowers weren’t conservative enough for the teachers, so I wound up making knit flowers. These are made out of Paton’s Grace, except for the leaves, which I think is Dalegarn Stork ’cause I didn’t have any green Paton’s Grace. I used #2 needles, and put a 4mm bicone Swarovski crystal in the center of the purple flower. Paton’s Grace is a fairly inexpensive thin cotton with a nice sheen, usually used in baby garments. I had to use a small yarn if I didn’t want the flowers to be huge.
I was originally going to do several very different kinds of flowers, and got as far as halfway finishing a large red poppy in Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille. Last night, I realized that it looked a little odd to have them all so different, especially when it looked like less effort went into the felted flower. That wasn’t the message I wanted to send. So I had to quickly whip up another two flowers. I got to bed after 1am and I’m about to fall over.
However, the teachers loved them, and one even teared up a bit, so it was worth it.
Last day of school today – I have a million things to do while I have a free morning, but all I want to do is crawl back into bed!
A bit off-topic
I know the last thing you need right now is more knitting projects, but I just thought of something that would go over great at SimuCon. Felted dice bags! Cute little felted bags with drawstrings or knit ties, that tabletop players can use to store their dice. I’d buy one!
-Leika
A bit off-topic
I know the last thing you need right now is more knitting projects, but I just thought of something that would go over great at SimuCon. Felted dice bags! Cute little felted bags with drawstrings or knit ties, that tabletop players can use to store their dice. I’d buy one!
-Leika
Re: A bit off-topic
Heh. I have thought of doing that, actually, but as you say, I’m pressed for time! Maybe next year. 🙂
Re: A bit off-topic
Heh. I have thought of doing that, actually, but as you say, I’m pressed for time! Maybe next year. 🙂