Man's hats and scarf

I knitted these two hats and a scarf for my son. All three pieces have been made from the same yarn, a blend of alpaca, wool and acrilic.

First one is made using two threads of this yarn. This is the easiest pattern ever, suitable for beginners. This hat could be done in a couple of hours. Free pattern is available at BrooklynTweed website.

Second is a set of a hat and a scarf. This is also a free pattern from Junghans-Wolle web site.
I made some changes in the original design. First, I made the hat a little bit deeper. Second, I had to completely redo the scarf because after wearing it a couple of times in the original size my son said that it is too narrow and he needs a wider one. So in the new version width had been increased 1,5 times.

Cat trinket

These little things are addictive :). I made another trinket, this time it's a cat, a Chinese symbol of 2011.

Эти маленькие вещицы захватывают. Я сделала котика, китайский символ этого года. Выкройка из Диана Креатив 1/2011.

Owl trinket #2

I made a second attempt to make the owl trinket using different fabric this time and I like it better now.

Owl trinket

I didn't feel that the laptop bag is finished until I have something hanging on the loop. So I followed the Burda instructions and made an owl trinket. I think that owl is a great choice for a laptop case because it is the symbol of wisdom and computers with Internet take place of wisdom nowadays.
The original pattern asks for loden and suede but I didn't have any so I just used some scraps that I had in stash. This is my first experience of sewing toys so the result is not that perfect but I have already received a request to make another one so I have a chance to improve my owl-sewing skills.


That's how the bag looks like with the owl.



I've got so inspired by my first experience with making toys that today I ran to the crafts shop and got some supplies for making a better version of the same trinket.

Laptop case

I needed a light and soft model of laptop case. So here is something I made for my laptop.





I used sewing instructions of this weekend bag from December 2010 issue of Burda Moden magazin. Only changed the pattern to suit my laptop measurements.

Something for the hearth

I made two small projects for the interior lately. First is a 30 cm diameter doily for a small round coffee table. Design is from the January issue of Diana Creativ magazine.

I like this pattern because it reminds me the images of Egyptian lotus flowers.

Second is a cushion pillow-case. I am so fond of the latest Ikea textile designs that I couldn't keep buying some fabric lately. That is what I call an instant gratification project *lol*. Four seams and voila, the new eye-catcher is ready. We have such a long and dull winter that I simply need something to brighten the days and add more colours around. Ikea fabrics are simply perfect for this.
I have two more pieces in stash.

Needlecase Idea

Oh this holiday season! So many temptations! Today I visited one of my favourite web sites with free knitting patterns Junghans-Wolle and some lovely thing caught my attention. This is a cushion but I think that the design would be nice for a needlecase. This winter scene is so joyful and funny. I need to add it to my to-do list. I think I could cross-stitch it some day as a Christmas present for myself.