Depression Gift; Stitches

It is now a well established fact that I can't sew. Nor can I knit or crochet. I can do some pretty cool stuff with metal wire however, and we will get to that later. I can also tat a bit. But I know that some of you out there can and do these this.

Cristine from over at the Treasure Goddess blog left a comment about what she is making for Christmas. I love wrist warmers.


CO 40 stitches, join in the round.
k1, p1 rib for 4 rounds
k3, p1 every round for 5-6 inches from start, then go back and forth (no longer in the round, leaving an opening) still in the K3, P1 pattern (when you go back on the wrong side you're K1, P3 --knit the knits and purl the purls)
knit & purl in pattern back & forth for 12 rows, then go back to knitting tbe pattern in the round for 6 rows.
K1P1 for 4-6 rows and bind off.

(It's actually easier than it sounds).

A few years back, before anyone knew I was here, a friend, JennyO wrote a great article for me on knitting


The first thing she ever made


stockinette:


you can read her article was back in the neophyte vault, here, Guest Blogger; The Neophyte Knitter.

Depression Gift; Nice People Bite

We all seem to know that one hippy child in our lives. The one that would love a good pair of patched jeans. However I don't have one of those kids in my life right now, instead I have a goth or two.

Now this gift is great for that teen that still loves coloring and carries around a Care bear lunch box. The Goth thing hasn't changed much in the last 15 years.

First you need a pair of men's jeans. Doesn't matter if it is going to a girl, actually this present is best suited for a girl.

You need yarn, needles, and odd and ends.

Throw the jeans down and get creative.

Remember I can't sew.



The first patch here isn't finished. I need to fix the hair. But it is a decapitated doll, carrying her own head by the hair.





Obviously a Vampire Bunny. Bunnicula LIVES!





And a nice Jester to finish it out.

Creativity is key.

More than likely they won't wear them, but end up on their wall as a conversation started. I have made similar jeans in the past, for myself (when I was a wee one) and as gifts to friends. They seem to go over rather well. Some where gorier looking than others. It just depends on who it is going to.