Monthly Archives: July 2009

Newsflash! Robot invades skirt!

Posted by on July 15, 2009 10 comments

Robot applique

Maybe I should say “Robots invade PieKnits” for I’ve definitely had robots on the brain lately. When I found this skirt thrifting I thought it had potential even though as it was it was a bit plain. Loving all things kitschy space related I decided it needed a little robot peaking up from the hem.

Mr. Robot would like to thank the vintage buttons for making him possible

Wee Mr. Robot applique here was made from felt that I fabric glued into place then embroidered down the edges with blanket stitch (nice tutorial here). I really like fabric gluing when small pieces are involved. With pins it always seems to warp the pieces enough to be annoying.

Hello World

Vintage buttons and ric-rac from the stash worked well for his
embellishments and also added some colorfulness that was otherwise lacking.

Contortionist photographer

Current WIP in Blazing Texas

Posted by on July 13, 2009 2 comments

With the heat index’s (and actual temps) well over 100 lately, small projects are the name of the game. My current such project being this cute argyle headband. The colorwork keeps it interesting while simultaneously light and small.

love me some argyle

The pattern is free and entirely in chart form from LadySpankington, simply named Argyle Headband. I’m using leftover Dale of Norway/Dalegarn Baby Ull on US size 2 needles. I used a provisional cast-on so I can go back and add the i-cord ties to the length I need after the body is complete. No reason to knit more i-cord than I have to.

This little guy will be perfect to take with me on this weekend’s road trip down to a lake house we’ve rented with friends. Summer knitting by the lake, oh yeah…