Elbow Patch Care Package

I belated decided that elbow patches would be THE THING to add to the Giant's Kouki Cardigan. Well, I didn't decide too late...I knitted them too late!

Fortunately, my cousin is very crafty! So while we were watching the Super Bowl (and after several beers) I told her my idea and got her to sign on to sewing them on herself!

Muahahhaha.

And so the Elbow Patch Care Package was created.

All your elbow-grinding needs, covered right here.

I wasn't sure if it would look better with moss stitch or straight knit, so I did both. Also not sure if it would look better with contrast or same color stitch....so I included both!

A super fast project that was so fun to put together...I think it would actually be a great addition to any cardigan - not just one that has been hand knit. I dropped it in the mail last week - here's hoping they arrive safely and find their way to L's elbows soon.

P.S. Making elbow patches for your toddler, and not sure how big they should be? Hint: A slice of SPAM is a perfect size guide. (Don't worry Kim...no SPAM touched this yarn!!)

FO: Plastic Bag Stash-o-matic

Do you have something to stash plastic bags in?It's pretty much a "must" if you have dogs, are a huge reuse/recycle fan, or are Asian. The basic idea is it's something that you can easily stuff a lot of bags in, and pull bags out of, and is put in a convenient place in your home.

We have a bunch of them made by my auntie - sewn sleeves that have elastic at each end, to hold in the bags. Unfortunately we've used them so much that the elastic is shot. Now, anytime you try to grab a bag, a whole bunch dump out all over the floor, and, well, no one likes that.

Ah-ha, knitting to the rescue! Wouldn't it be neat if instead of sewn, closed fabric - our PBS was mesh? Since I've taken to hanging my sunglasses on this it makes perfect sense! A new, improved Stash-o-matic that has dual purpose AND uses some of my leftover yarn! Win-win-win.

Improvised as I went, it's a really easy knit. Basically I made a meshy leg warmer, and then added a strap. 

I may have tried it on and danced a short 80s musical montage. Cannot confirm.

Check out the Ravelry project page here. 

Full notes on their way - I'm going to try another version and then type up the best product. So far I'm thinking I'll definitely switch to a larger gauge for the mesh, and a smaller needle garter stitch for the ends instead of ribbing.