Boobie Update!

My awesome cousin has already knocked out a knocker!! Inspired by last week's post she found a pattern online and made magic. Check out her handiwork below... I am especially fond of the yarn she used.

looks so soft, I just wanna touch it!

She found a website with a FREE crochet pattern to use and to share - check out the pattern here. The Oxford Family is a really cool crochet and craft blog which is now added to my blogroll (did you see these yarn bowls?! Brilliant!!). I love how easy going the writer is, I feel like I could talk story with her for ages.

Also I don't know if I am biased, but for some reason Kim's beanie reminds me of a kooky Japanese novelty gift. I mean, she's Japanese, I'm half-Japanese, there's not a lot of room for Japanese finger pointing; but I instantly thought of these: 

Japanese boob pudding cups

I think it may also be because she is the person who first showed me boob pudding. (More info here.) 

Thanks for sharing, Kim!! Awesome work!

Boobie beanie makes one proud to breastfeed

I just saw this new take on boobie knitting - and it's adorable! What better way to show confidence without showing an actual breast.

I'd love to see this modeled with twins

Not sure where it originally came from, but had it passed to me on Facebook via a friend.

UPDATE: Kim found a free pattern for this beauty and made one herself! Check out both here

New Pattern Teaser

Here it is! A Hello Kitty patch I made for a darling baby who just turned one.

Hello, Headband!

This ended up being a mixed-media project, but you could easily make it a knit-only project and applique it onto your favorite sweater, hat, or glove project. Pattern coming soon, with pictures!

I know what you're thinking and yes, I am a terrible mother

The party was a blast! There was a Hello Kitty theme, toys, pizza, games, animatronic rodents, balloons, music - and of course, CAKE! The best cake EVER:

Hello, welcome to AwesomeTown

Sure, you can shrug off this amazing masterpiece because you are desensitized by reading celebrity blogs and watching Cake Boss but this isn't no bullshit hoity-bakery purchase friends - this is HOME-MADE by an amazing chick who did it in her own kitchen, BLINDFOLDED! 

Ok she hasn't confirmed the blindfolded part, but she could totally do it blindfolded and that's all that matters. She rocks!! And she happens to be a friend of mine!

You can check out more of her amazing work here - she is just getting started but so freaking talented. I've already done the math, though - stabbing her with a knitting needle is a BAD idea because then she might stop making cakes that are delicious that I can eat. 

Happy rainy Monday, all! 

Domo Mittens Pattern

Who doesn't love a good anime-inspired knit up?! Here is my completed Domo Mittens pattern for your delight. (You can also download the PDF by clicking right here.)

Domo - Domo

There are two different charts - one for the authentic Domo mouth, and one that unintentionally couches a batman logo between the teeth. Blame it on my son - I definitely seem to have Mr Wayne on the brain. It's not horrible, though, so I've included it with the pattern.


This is a first-go at a pattern, so...be kind! Let me know if you run into any trouble or if I can improve things. Also, feel free to comment or post pictures of any projects you finish using the chart or the full mittens...I love seeing other peoples' works.


Enough rambling. Enjoy!

Domo-Kun Mittens

Materials

Yarn: 1 skein Stitch Nation Alpaca Love (132 yards/85 grams) Espresso Bean; black, white, and pink OR red yarn for accents.
Needles: US 7 double pointed needles

Sizing: One size fits most.

These mittens are knit in the round; Domo’s face is accomplished with duplicate knitting.

Pattern

Cast on 32 stitches; join in the round 
Work in K1, P1 rib for 14 rounds (2.5”)

Round 1: M1, K2, M1, k around - 34 sts.
Round 2: K around
Round 3: M1, k4, M1, k around - 36 sts.
Round 4: K around
Round 5: M1, k6, M1, k around - 38 sts.
Round 6: K around
Round 7: M1, k8, M1, k around - 40 sts.
Round 8: K around

K until mitten measures 5.5" from start

Next Round: Cast on 3 sts, place next 10 sts on holder for thumb, k to end (33 sts)

Fingers 
K around until piece measures 8.5”

Next Round: K1, k2tog, k10, ssk, K3, k2tog, k10, ssk, k1 

Next Round: K1, k2tog, k8, ssk, K3, k2tog, k8, ssk, k1 
Next Round: K1, k2tog, k6, ssk, K3, k2tog, k6, ssk, k1 
Next Round: K1, k2tog, k4, ssk, K3, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1 
Next Round: K1, k2tog, k2, ssk, K3, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1 
Next Round: K1, k2tog, ssk, K3, k2tog, ssk, k1

Cut yarn and seam the ends with Kitchener stitch

Thumb
Knit 10 stitches from the holder
Pick up 5 more stitches from the cast on stitches and joints between, connect in the round

Work in stockinette stitch for 1.5”, then
Next Round: (K2tog) 4 times, K1, (K2tog) 4 times

Cut yarn and seam up using Kitchener stitch

Domo time

Using the accent yarn and the charts below, duplicate stitch Domo-kun’s face onto the palm.

Weave in ends and block.

Charts

Updated Chart

Accidental Batman Surprise Chart

Domo is le tired