Not everything fits neatly into categories, unless that category is a catch all, and that’s what this ‘miscellany’ page is for.
Here you will find a range of whimsical, fun, sometime ‘kitsch’ items, often designed as fundraisers or gifts, some seasonal, some universal, most definitely a little bit of everything…
Latest Release: Elf Christmas Stocking Advent Garland, Cutlery Holder & Cosy
Elf Christmas Stocking Advent Garland, Cutlery Holder & Cosy
I don’t actually know any real life Elves but in my imagination they have pointy toes and a penchant for cabled long socks, which makes these stockings just perfect. I hope they’re perfect for you too!
This pattern contains instructions to knit these Elf stockings either flat or in the round depending on preference.
The double knit version is perfect as a cutlery holder, the 4 ply fingering size is great for tree decorations or Advent garlands and fit mini chocolate bars such as ‘Celebrations’ or ‘Heroes’ up to a finger of fudge or a Tronky, while the aran version make great gift ‘bags’.
The stockings are knit from the top down starting with the contrast rib and then moving onto the cabled leg and increasing for the gusset and foot.
They can be knit flat and seamed down the centre back and under the foot, or, if knit in the round the sole of the foot can be sewn up or Kitchener stitch grafted closed as preferred. The pattern includes full instructions for Kitchener stitching the foot closed.
Size
Length measured from the folded over cuff to the heel, and foot measured from the heel to the tip of the toe.
- Small – worked in 4 ply yarn: Length: 10cm/4 inches, Foot: 7cm /2¾ inches
- Medium – worked in DK yarn: Length: 13cm/5¼ inches, Foot: 8½ cm/3¼ inches
- Large – worked in Aran yarn: Length: 16½ cm/4 6½ inches, Foot: 12cm /4 ¾ inches
Yarn & Gauge
Yarn
These can be worked up in any odds and ends of yarn.
The 4 ply version takes a total of approx 6g of yarn the DK, 10g and the aran version 20g.
Gauge
measured over 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10cm) of stocking st:
- 4 ply: 32 sts and 44 rows
- DK: 24 sts and 32 rows
- Aran: 20 sts and 24 rows
Needles and Notions
The 3 sizes available are based on using different yarn weights and needle sizes as follows:
4 ply/fingering yarn + 2.75mm (US2) needles
Double knitting yarn + 3.25mm (US3) needles
Worsetd/Aran yarm + 3.75mm (US5) needles
A tapestry needle will also be required for finishing and you may want to stuff the toes to show them off to their best.
Format
The pattern is provided as a 4 page English Language PDF which you can download as many times as you like. The first page has the main picture and the technical information on needles, yarns, gauge etc. Page 2 has all the instructions to the knit the stocking in the round. Page 3 has all the instructions for knitting the stocking flat. The final page has the instructons for kitchener stitching together the foot should you decide to graft rather than seam.
Price: £3.50 (or equivalent in your country dependent on local taxes)
This pattern is available from Payhip, LoveCrafts and Ravelry via the links below:
Ferla
The Ferla Box Bag was inspired by a desire to recreate my favourite bag, bought in Italy some years ago and now slightly past its best, in knitted form.
Ferla is knitted in one piece from the base up using a slip stitch pattern in two colours to produce a tweedy effect.
Sizes
7.5 x 3.5 x 9 inches/19 x 9 x 23 cm
Information is provided for resizing
Yarn & Gauge
The pattern suggests a bulky weight yarn worked to a gauge of 17 stitches and 31 rows to 10 cm x 10cm (4 x 4 inches) in pattern.
120m/131yds of main yarn
100m/110yds of contrast
You will need yarns of at least 12-16 ply (50m per 50g ball yarns), but can also knit this bag with multiple strands of finer yarn as shown in the photographed samples.
Yarn should be feltable wool as the bag is lightly fulled/felted after knitting. Superwash wools are not suitable for this project.
Information is provided on multi stranding yarns to make up a bulky weight wool.
Needles & Materials
5.0 mm (US 8)
Stitchmarkers
Tapestry needle for sewing in ends
Format & Related Blog post
The pattern is provided as a 4 page, english language, PDF download.
You can find out more about this pattern, including info on felting/fulling your bag in this blog post
Price & Purchase Options
£3.75
(or equivalent in your country dependent on local taxes)
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Something to Declare
’Something to Declare’ evokes the customs declaration areas of major ports and airports.
These luggage labels were inspired by the vintage leather address labels I used when I first started travelling overseas many years ago. Fun accessories they can be used on handbags or nappy bags and you don’t have to stick to names and addresses but could use them to contain favourite quotes or positive affirmations. You could also use them on your knitting bag for knitting reminder notes.
The luggage tag is knitted from the button flap to the shaped tip, starting flat, then joining in the round, then casting off and knitting flat again before finally joining in the round again for the shaped end. The ends are Kitchener stitched together but you can cast off and sew up the end if you prefer.
The tag can be knitted plain, or using the colourwork charts provided. additional blank charts are provided for you to design your own colourwork patterns.
This pattern was originally released during the Winter Olympics in Sochi as a declaration of support for those oppressed as a result of their sexual orientation, both in Russia as the host country but also around the world in participating and non-participating nations.
Sizes
one size – approx 12.5cm x 6.5cm / 5 x 3.75 inches
Yarn & Gauge
Worked in 4 ply/fingering yarn these take approx 35 – 44 yards (32 – 40 m) or 7g of yarn each
Gauge – 32 stitches and 52 rows = 10 cm x 10cm / 4 x 4 inches in stocking stitch
Needles & Materials
2.25mm (us1) needles
tapestry needle for sewing in ends – cardboard for insert (template provided in pattern)
Format & Related Blog post
The pattern is provided as a 5 page english language PDF download.
You can read more about this pattern on this blog post
Price & Purchase Options
£3.50
(or equivalent in your country dependent on local taxes)
Payhip
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Owls
Cute Owl Creme Egg Cosies that conceal a creme or similar sized chocolate egg in their tummies. The can also be used as regular egg cosies if, like me, you’re lover of boiled eggs.
The pattern provides instructions for knitting flat and seaming and for knitting in the round.
Sizes
One size: to fit a creme or similar egg e.g. Lindt Lindor etc. or chicken egg
Yarn & Gauge
28 – 33 yards (26 – 30 m) of any DK weight yarn
worked to a gauge of 22 stitches and 38 rows = 10 cm x 10cm / 4 x 4 inches in Stocking Stitch
Needles & Materials
3.25mm (US3) needles – dpns for working in the round or any needles if working flat.
Stitch marker
Tapestry Needle
Buttons for eyes
Format & Related Blog Posts
The pattern is provided as a bi-fold leaflet with instructions for knitting int he round and knitting flat and seaming. The pattern is provided as an english language PDF download.
More information about this pattern can be found in this blog post
Price & Purchase Options
£3.50
(or equivalent in your country dependent on local taxes)
Payhip
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Cupcakes
Cute Cupcake Creme Egg Cosies that conceal a creme or similar sized chocolate egg. Perfect for Easter fundraising events.
The pattern provides instructions for knitting flat and seaming and for knitting in the round.
Size
One size: to fit a creme or similar egg e.g. Lindt Lindor etc.
Yarn & Gauge
20 – 30 yards (18 – 27 m) of any DK weight yarn
worked to a gauge of 24 stitches and 36 rows = 10 cm x 10cm / 4 x 4 inches in garter stitch
Needles & Materials
3.25 mm (US 3) for ribbed cupcake case – dpns for working in the round or preferred needles if working flat
3.75 mm (US 5) for icing – dpns for working in the round or preferred needles if working flat
Tapestry needle
Format & Related Blog Posts
The pattern is provided as a bi-fold leaflet with instructions for knitting int he round and knitting flat and seaming. The pattern is provided as an english language PDF download.
More information about this pattern can be found in this blog post
Price & Purchase Options
£3.50
(or equivalent in your country dependent on local taxes)
Payhip
Buy NowLoveCrafts
Ravelry
Christmas Pudding Ferrero Rocher Cosies
Quick and simple Ferrero Rocher covers/cosies that can be made to hang on the tree or as part of a table decoration / place setting.
Knitted flat with just a tiny bit of sewing up. There are 6 different variations included in the pattern to keep the knitting interesting if you’re making a few of these for fundraisers, extended family groups or work colleagues.
The cosies are started at the top with the cream coloured yarn, moving onto the brown. It’s easiest to sew them up from the top down to the bottom.
Sizes
To fit a Fererro Rocher or similar chocolate. The round Lindt Lindor truffles fit perfectly…
Yarn & Gauge
DK Yarn: 5 – 10 yards (5 – 9 m) of yarn – these are perfect for small scraps and leftovers. You can also double strand 4 ply if you prefer.
24 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm x 10cm/4 x 4 inches in garter
Needles & Materials
3.25 mm (US 3) needles
Tapestry needle for sewing up and sewing on leaves and berries.
Format & Related Blog Posts
The pattern is provided as a bi-fold leaflet with instructions for knitting int he round and knitting flat and seaming. The pattern is provided as an english language PDF download.
You can read more about this pattern in this blog post
Price & Purchase Options
£3.50
(or equivalent in your country dependent on local taxes)
Payhip
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Ravlery
Christmas Tree Ferrero Rocher Cosies
These trees are knitted from the bottom up. There are two designs and the pattern includes instructions to work them both flat and then seamed or in the round.
Tree one is knitted in smooth stocking stitch with ridges up the tree, these are shown knitted in contrast novelty yarn in the pictures.
Tree 2 is knitted in reverse stocking stitch broken up by two rows/rounds of stocking stitch – it is these two stocking st rows which are knitted in the contrast novelty yarn in the trees shown.
Either tree could be knitted entirely in novelty yarn once the base is completed. It is the base that contains the Ferrero Rocher and supports the weight of the tree so this is best knitted in regular yarn. The white tree pictured is an example of tree 2 knitted in eyelash yarn.
Sizes
Height
Tree 1 – 10cm/4 inches tall excluding bell
Tree 2 – 12cm/ 4 ½ inches tall excluding bell
Yarn & Gauge
These trees use just small amounts of DK weight yarn with a few meters of novelty yarn.
Needles & Materials
3.25mm (Old UK No.10), US3 needles for trunk/base
3.75mm (old UK No.9, US5) needles for tree
Bells or beads for decoration
Tapestry needle for sewing up and sewing in ends.
Format & Related Blog Posts
The pattern is provided as a bi-fold leaflet with instructions for knitting int he round and knitting flat and seaming. The pattern is provided as an english language PDF download.
Price & Purchase Options
£3.50
(or equivalent in your country dependent on local taxes)
Payhip
Buy NowLoveCrafts
Ravelry