Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Easter Egg Socks Pattern


🐣 Easter Egg Socks 🐰

By Michelle πŸ“

Size Small-Medium

You will need:
1 100g ball of fingering weight sock yarn
{I used Knit Picks Chroma Fingering in Sugar Cookie}

Size 1 {2.25mm} double pointed needles

Abbreviations:
K - Knit
P - Purl
Sl. - Slip
PSSO - Pass slipped stitch over
K2tog - Knit 2 together
P2tog - Purl 2 together
St(s) - Stitch(es)


Special Stitches:
🐣For this pattern you will need to knit bobbles. Here's how to do it: (K1,P1) 2 times all in the same stitch. {4 sts} Turn & purl these 4 sts. Turn & knit these 4 sts. Turn & purl them once more. Now turn again and slip 2 sts, K2tog, pass the 2 slipped stitches over. You now have a bobble!🐰 {You may rejoice in its bunny tail-like cuteness.}

Lets begin! 🐰🐣🐰🐣
Cast on 60 sts. Divide evenly between 3 needles. Join in a round. Work in K2P2 ribbing for 12 rounds.

Knit 3 rounds.

Time for a bobble round! (K4, make 1 bobble) repeat to the end.

Knit 3 rounds.

Now it's time to work the squiggly line.
Round 1: (P2, K8) repeat to the end.
Round 2: P3, K6, (P4, K6) repeat ( ) to the end.
Round 3: K2, P2, (K4, P2, K2, P2) repeat ( ) to the last 6 sts. K4, P2.
Round 4: K3, (P2, K2, P2, K4) repeat ( ) to the last 7 sts. P2, K2, P2, K1.
Round 5: K4, (P4, K6) repeat  ( ) to the last 6 sts. P4, K2.
Round 6: K5, (P2, K8) repeat ( ) to the last 5 sts. P2, K3.

Knit 6 rounds.

Repeat from ☆ once.

Work a bobble round.

Knit 3 rounds.

Divide for heel:
Knit 30 sts. onto 1st needle.
Divide remaining 30 sts. between 2 needles.
Work on the 1st needle only for heel flap thus: 
{Wrong side} Sl.1, P to end.
{Right side} (Sl.1, K1) repeat to end.
Repeat these 2 rows for 25 rows so ending with a purl row.

Turn heel:
K17, K2tog, K1, turn.
Sl.1, P5, P2tog, P1, turn.
Sl.1, K6, K2tog, K1, turn.
Sl.1, P7, P2tog, P1, turn.
Continue in this manner, working one more stitch between decreases until 18 sts. remain.
Knit across the 18 sts.

Instep:
With heel needle pick  up & knit 13 sts. along edge of heel flap.
With free needle knit across the next 30 sts.
With a free needle pick up & knit 13 sts. along the heel flap edge & K9 sts. from heel needle.

Round 1: K to the last 3 sts. on 1st needle K2tog, K1. Knit across 2nd needle. K1, Sl.1, K1, PSSO, K to end of 3rd needle.

Round 2: Knit.

Repeat these two rounds until there remain 15 sts. on 1st & 3rd needles. {60sts}

Knit even until 2 inches shorter than your desired foot length.

Round 1:  K to the last 3 sts. on 1st needle K2tog, K1. 
2nd needle: K1, Sl.1, K1, PSSO, knit to the last 3 sts. 
K2tog, K1. K1, Sl.1, K1, PSSO, K to end of 3rd needle.

Round 2: Knit

Repeat these two rounds until there remain 20 sts. {5 sts. on 1st & 3rd and 10 sts. on 2nd}
Knit across 5 sts. of 1st needle.
Cut yarn leaving enough to kitchener toe closed.

Enjoy your socks! πŸ˜„
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I'd love to see what you've made if you use my pattern! Please tag me on Instagram if you share pics. {@miss_strawberry_shortgirl} & use the hashtag #EasterEggSocksπŸ“


Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast - Episode 10

Spring Bits & Bobs


Where to find me on social media:
Instagram
@miss_strawberry_shortgirl

Ravelry
MissMichelleBelle

Rav Group
The Strawberry Patch

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Finished Objects:



Not really an object but here are some pics from The Peter Rabbit Party!






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Works in Progress:

I couldn't show you what I'm working at the moment but here are the colors I'm using!



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Lookie, Lookie what I got!

Vintage yarn from a fave thrift store!


Fabric from Sew Stitching Happy
Here is her Etsy Shop


I won a yummy giveaway from
The Happy Mail!
Here is her Etsy shop.


My friend Ame of Hooked on Polka dots also won!
Here is her Etsy Shop!

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast Episode 9

The Beatrix Potter One 


{Lol. My face in the cover pic. πŸ˜†}

Where to find me on social media:
Instagram
@miss_strawberry_shortgirl

Ravelry
MissMichelleBelle

Rav Group
The Strawberry Patch

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Finished Objects :

Fox Cushion


Used this tutorial for round cushion.
Yarn is Red Heart Super Saver in Carrot, Soft White, & Black.

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Macaron Project Bag


Available soon here.

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Works in Progress :

Beatrix Potter Cardi


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Macaron  {or Easter Egg} Socks


Pattern is my own.
Yarn is Knitpicks Chroma Fingering in Sugar Cookie

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 Oldie but a Goodie:

Beatrix Potter Dress




Mentioned this magazine from which the bodice pattern for my dress came.


It's the blue polkadotty dress.

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Lookie, lookie what I got!

Lots of Beatrix Potter goodies!



πŸ’•Michelle πŸ“ 

Friday, February 23, 2018

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast Episode 8

A sprinkle of Spring
+ my first podcast GIVEAWAY!



Where to find me on social media:
Instagram

Ravelry

Rav Group
The Strawberry Patch

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Finished Objects:

Sprinkle Sweater


Project Bag Prototypes




Work in Progress:

Beatrix Potter Cardi 



Above is with Lichen - the dark, mossy green, and below is without & replaced with Sagebrush.



So much better!

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Lookie, lookie what I got!

Pink Milk Palette
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
From Pink Milk Etsy Shop




πŸ’₯Maker SpotlightπŸ’₯

Emma of Fairytale Collars

She sells her beautiful handmade felt collars & necklaces on Instagram & adorable enamel pins on etsy.



And

Lucy of Smile & Make

I have these two enamel pins designed by Lucy. She sews the most amazing dresses & accessories of adorable novelty fabrics.



A portion of the proceeds from her sales go to The Michael Barry Fund of The Brain Tumour Charity in memory of Lucy's husband Michael. You must check out her Rainbows for Research Campaign!

Miss Strawberry Makes First Giveaway!
πŸ’• A Sprinkle of SpringπŸ’•
Enter on The Strawberry Patch πŸ“  

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast - Episode 7

3 ✔✔✔ checkmarks on 2018's to-do list 


Where to find me on social media:
Instagram

Ravelry

Rav Group

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Finished Objects:



Rose Flannel 60s Shift 
Pattern: Vintage Simplicity 7300 {Out of print}
Fabric: Joann Fabrics
{No longer available but may be able to find similar.}


Cozy Hot Water Bottle Cosy
Tutorial: Coco Rose Diaries 


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Work in Progress 



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Plans

Beatrix Potter Inspired Granny Cardi


Pattern: A Good Vintage Granny Cardi by Fran Morgan 


Using these buttons that my Aunt P gave me! πŸ’• 

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Lookie, lookie what I got!

Miss Strawberry Makes Labels!


Purchased from The Dutch Label Shop
Mentioned Lily's fabulously vintage labels on this blog post.

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Happy making!
πŸ’• Michelle πŸ“ 

Sunday, January 7, 2018

Miss Strawberry Makes Podcast Episode 6

{Pretty pastels for Gentle January}




{Where to find me}

On Instagram @miss_strawberry_shortgirl 
Ravelry Profile: MissMichelleBelle 
Ravelry Group: The Strawberry Patch 

{Finished Objects}



Wool Skater Skirt


{No pattern used}




Pattern: Twas the night before Christmas socks by Dani of Little Bobbins Knits 


Vintage border print Christmas skirt


{No pattern used}

Gentle January


Pattern: Soul Soothing Mitts by Sandra of Cherry Heart & matching cowl by me using stitch pattern from mitts.

Blush Beret


Pattern: Bow Beret by Conway + Bliss
{Pattern was free on the Debbie Bliss website but I can no longer find it.}
Yarn: Aloft in Blush by Knitpicks

{Works in progress}


Abbey's Lavender Lace Shawl
Pattern: #21 Lacy Shawl by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Aloft in Pennyroyal by Knitpicks

{Hot water bottle cozy inspo}

{This is a screenshot of Vanessa's rav project page. These beautiful photos belong to her.}

Vanessa of Cocorose Diaries
Here is the Ravelry project page.
Here is a blog post tutorial.

{Past Projects}

James & Jack's vintage cowboy sweaters


Featured in this post on my old blog.

Charlie's Romper


Pattern: Rompers From Celebrating Family by Debbie Bliss
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino