DIY: knit turkey leg hat PDF pattern
one of my favorite thanksgiving traditions we have adopted the past few years is participating in our local turkey trot. even though you have to get up pretty early, it's very inspiring to see the community gather together to benefit local food bank charities and help provide thanksgiving meals to those in need. plus, the morning exercise is the best way to earn your seconds and thirds!
we've had the privilege of participating in turkey trots in multiple cities, and one thing that is consistent across all of them is the costumes: almost everyone has some kind of festive gear or outfit. so last year, i designed a knit turkey leg hat for my nephew (participating in his first turkey trot) and my godson (celebrating his first thanksgiving). it was so cute that i had to make it in an adult size too! this year, i'm happy to introduce the knitting pattern in all three sizes so you can make your own!
whether you are participating in your city's local turkey trot or just want to slay your family thanksgiving dinner, this is the perfect hat for you.
you can purchase a downloadable PDF copy of my pattern for $5.00 on ravelry:
or on etsy:
thanksgiving is only 10 days away, so get knitting!
knitspiration: spooky halloween knits
halloween is one of my favorite holidays. not only is it the perfect excuse to eat your weight in candy, i love occasions that inspire people to get creative. hopefully you've got your costume idea on lock by now, but if you still need more scary, check out these awesome halloween knitting and crochet projects!
1. a crocheted gremlin !
it's spike from the movie 'gremlins!' sure, it's a christmas movie...but these guys are scary all year round. what an amazing design!
find the pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gremlin-3
2. crocheted spider webs
these are really creative and pretty, and you could make them in all different sizes. i love that these "spider webs" could be reused every year.
tutorial here: http://www.mysocalledcraftylife.com/2012/10/18/13-days-of-halloween-doily-spiderweb-corbels/
3. gruesome knit eyeballs
i want to make a bunch of these and display them in a big jar!
4. knit pumpkin dishcloth
this cute little dishcloth could also work overtime as an oven mitt or trivet, and i love that you could keep it in your kitchen through thanksgiving. it would also make a great thanksgiving hostess gift!
find pattern here: http://www.knitting-bee.com/free-knitting-patterns/dishcloths/pumpking-dishcloth-free-halloween-knitting-pattern
5. witch hands gloves
perfect for any witch costumes, and functional to boot. i bet kids would love these year-round!
find pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchy-hands
what halloween projects will you try this year?
#WIDN: hat for dad
both my dad and my husband are notoriously difficult to shop for. they're the kind of minimalist dudes that don't need a lot of stuff, and will just go buy whatever it is that they want. thankfully for me, they both like hats and enjoy receiving hand-knits!
when making hats for my dad, i let him run through the yarn store and pick out whatever speaks to him. this time, he picked out a debbie bliss alpaca silk dk in a really lovely royal blue color.
i typically (stubbornly) prefer to design my own patterns, but it's not always a fast or easy process. so for this project i picked an old favorite, the "regular guy beanie" by yarnmanknits on ravelry. i love this pattern! i used it for the first hat i ever made, and i've made a handful of others since. it's easy to make and super basic, which makes it endlessly customizable!
though this pattern asks for a worsted weight yarn, i had great success doubling up the dk weight. I also adapted the ribbing to a k1/p1, as I like the way a tighter ribbing helps hold the shape. Dad specified he wanted a knot at the top, so I finished the patten decreases down to a 2 stitch i-cord for about 12 rows or so and tied it off.
what do you think? will you be casting on a regular guy beanie for yourself?
DIY Knit bunny toy - free PDF downloadable knitting pattern by elisemade
please enjoy this link to a free pattern for an adorable knit bunny toy! perfect for easter baskets, newborns, or anyone who loves bunnies.
i designed this stuffed bunny in early 2016 for my nephew's first easter, and since then i've probably made half a dozen for all my friends welcoming new babies into the world. this pattern is super easy and great for beginners looking to try new projects in the round!
i like to use patons classic worsted wool in aran for this project because it's 100% wool, affordable, and easily found at most jo-ann's and michael's stores! it's a hardworking wool that comes in great neutral and basic colors.
download the free pdf pattern from ravelry by clicking the button below: