Cow Knitting Charts

Mooo! I think the Minecraft cows are so adorable, that I made two different versions of this Minecraft knitting chart.

8x8 sts

8 rows x 7 sts

What do you think is coming next in this series of Minecraft Knitting Charts?

This knitting chart was created by ChemKnits (www.chemknits.com and kpotd.blogspot.com) for your personal or charity use. You are not to distribute or sell this pattern without the permission of ChemKnits. © 2012 ChemKnits

Pig Knitting Chart

My Minecraft experiences only started recently, but my understanding of the pig is that they used to be way more important than they are now. While pork was once the only source of meet, you now have chicken and beef... and with beef you get leather, too. Nevertheless, these little pigs are darling and are the only creatures that you can ride!

8x8 sts

What will you knit with this minecraft knitting chart?

This knitting chart was created by ChemKnits (www.chemknits.com and kpotd.blogspot.com) for your personal or charity use. You are not to distribute or sell this pattern without the permission of ChemKnits. © 2012 ChemKnits

Sheep Knitting Chart

Are you surprised that the first friendly mob Minecraft knitting chart I share with you is the sheep? One of this first things I created in my personal Minecraft game was a sheep farm with all of the different colors... if only I could start knitting in the game (just kidding!)

8x8 sts

I would recommend knitting this in the white, brown and pink and then using duplicate stitches for the white and black eyes. I have chosen to show the body of the sheep as a pale grey to give you the easy option to make the wool a different color from the eyes.

This knitting chart was created by ChemKnits (www.chemknits.com and kpotd.blogspot.com) for your personal or charity use. You are not to distribute or sell this pattern without the permission of ChemKnits. © 2012 ChemKnits

Zombie Knitting Chart

8x8 sts

Grrrrrrr..... I love zombies, and the Minecraft zombie is no exception. The official image has many shades to make the zombie face, but I reduced it to a total of three colors to make it easier to incorporate into your knitting.

I hope you are enjoying this series of Minecraft Knitting Charts! Stay tuned for some more friendly faces.

This knitting chart was created by ChemKnits (www.chemknits.com and kpotd.blogspot.com) for your personal or charity use. You are not to distribute or sell this pattern without the permission of ChemKnits. © 2012 ChemKnits

Minecraft Skeleton Knitting Chart

When playing Minecraft, I really like the skeleton mobs. Sure, they may hit you with lots of arrows, but they usually don't push you off anything (or explode behind you!) I chose this face as the second Minecraft Knitting Chart to share with you because it also makes a great knitting chart with only two colors in the face.

8 sts x 7 rows

This knitting chart was created by ChemKnits (www.chemknits.com and kpotd.blogspot.com) for your personal or charity use. You are not to distribute or sell this pattern without the permission of ChemKnits. © 2012 ChemKnits

Creeper Knitting Chart

I have been playing a lot of Minecraft lately, and love the pixelated graphics. Why? Well this makes them easy to adapt into knitting charts! I am pleased to share the first free knitting pattern to be hosted on KPOTD, a Creeper Knitting Chart.

10x10 sts

Most of the Minecraft graphics have many different shades in them. In the future characters knitting charts that I will share, I will do my best to minimize the number of colors so you can use as few colors at a time as possible. The creeper would look best (most authentic) if you use a variegated green yarn for the background.

When will you see the other characters? Well I will be publishing 7 other popular Minecraft character knitting charts this week! Who do you think you will see tomorrow?

This knitting chart was created by ChemKnits (www.chemknits.com and kpotd.blogspot.com) for your personal or charity use. You are not to distribute or sell this pattern without the permission of ChemKnits. © 2012 ChemKnits

Yarn in Disguise

There are many creative dish cloths out there, but if I were to say "Yarn Cloth" what would you think of? I have to tell you I would not have imagined a cloth shaped like a ball of yarn!

The Dress that Knits Itself

Now this is a unique idea for a knit sweater! I doubt I would wear this one...

How Tea Cosies Changed the World

How Tea Cosies Changed the World is an amazing book. I discovered the book by finding the Wood Fungus Tea Cozy on Ravelry and was completely blown away. I have searched for many tea cozy knitting patterns in the past, but none of them are as innovative as what this book as to offer. What are you waiting for? Check it out from your local library!

Yarnbomb in progress

Some women work on hanging unique knit and crochet squares. These squares are really creative and go a step above what many yarn bombing squares are.

Photo credit Mettiamoci Una Pezza via a Creative Commons License

Harry Potter Scarf

Have I ever made one of the most iconic "Nerdy" Knits KPOTD? I like to credit the popularity of house scarves after the first Harry Potter movie came out to a rise in popularity of knitting.

Photo credit Jenni Konrad via a Creative Commons License

Of course, there are many free Harry Potter themed knitting patterns out there, not just scarves. Which ones have you knit? (I made a couple HP scarves and the dark mark scarf.)

Knitting Ramen Noodles with chopsticks

I think that this video speaks for itself!

Hrothgar the Somewhat Impressive

I love the shot of this knit dragon. It looks like his lair is in the bookshelf.

Photo credit Brian via a Creative Commons License

Spin on a Drop Spindle eBook

Interweave's Spinning Daily has come out with a great drop spindle tutorial eBook. It was enough to get me to take my drop spindle out of the closet and give it another try. What has been keeping you from trying spinning?

Bubbling Beaker

Imagine my delight when I stumbled upon this pattern for a bubbling beaker. I think the pollyfill "bubbles" are perfect!

Hey, I'm ChemKnits. Of course I love science themed knitting patterns!

Crochet Swimware

The blog is in Portugese, but the picttures of these crochet swimware images are incredible!

Miniskein Swaps

There are many wonderful sock blankets using multiple colors of yarn, but not many people have that much sock scrap yarn hanging around... Since these types of patterns are so popular, there are many mini-skein swap groups on Ravelry, including Mini Mania.

I am currently working on the Beekeeper's quilt, so I will have to join some swaps as soon as I start running low on my own miniskeins!

Knit Olympics Scarf

A few weeks ago I shared an article about an Olympics Themed Scarf... well now I have some pictures that I can show you!

Photo credit Yaffa Phillips via a Creative Commons License

Photo credit Yaffa Phillips via a Creative Commons License

Baby Love

Baby Love: 25 Knit & Crochet Projects for Baby is the perfect book to have on hand in case you get a last minute invitation to a baby shower. This FREE eBook contains both knitting and crochet patterns as part of the Red Hearts yarn 75 year celebration. I love the variety in this eBook. While most of the patterns are baby blankets, there are also hats, toys, sweaters and soakers. What are you waiting for? Check out this free eBook today!

Tahki Yarns Ripple

Tahiki Yarns Ripple is a subtle novelty yarn that I have recently fallen in love with. I love the thick and thin portions and I think they would add some real dimension to a project.

Mini Mania Scarf

The Mini Mania Scarf is yet another reason for you to hang onto your scrap sock yarn (or join a MiniSkein yarn swap.) This beautiful scarf is an incredible way to use up all of your remnant yarns of a single weight in one project. Now you can carry a bit of dozens of past projects with you wherever you go!

Crochet Disguises

Fooling facial recognition surveillance cameras with cunning and crocheting is a hilarious crochet project. I think the video is really well done, you definitely won't regret watching!

Artyarns Beaded Cashmere & Sequins

What is luxury yarn to you? Maybe it is delicious handspun fibers and colors. Maybe it is novelty yarn. Well Artyarns Beaded Cashmere & Sequins is cashmere yarn spun with beads and sequins in the fibers. This would make a very fancy knitting project!

Baby Hat Knitting Pattern Books

First everyone you know gets engaged (and married) and then they all start having kids. If you are a knitter, you usually enjoy making little hats for these bundles of joy. The problem comes when you want some variety in these knit baby hats. Look no further! If you bring this list of baby hat knitting pattern books to your local library, you will find many popular books filled almost exclusively with knit baby hat patterns.

I am in the process of stockpiling knit baby hat patterns because I sense a wave of pregnancy announcements in the next few years!

Giving Earhats A New Name

Normally if you think of an keep ear hat, you think of one where the flaps are positioned to keep your ears warm, not ones that add ears to the top of your head!

Photo credit Saxarocks via a Creative Commons License

Xbox controller amigurumi

I love coming across fun amigurumi, and this crochet X-box controller is no exception! Look at the toggle knob...

Maybe someone needs to make a controller cozy that still allows you to access all of the buttons. Is anyone up for the challenge?

Needle Organizers

SeaburyOrganizers has an amazing solution for your knitting needle storage problems with their Spiral organizers. I know I want one of these in my fantasy knitting studio!

Knit Human Anatomy Sculptures

"Los Angeles-based mixed media artist Ben Cuevas has created The Anatomical Knit-Hood Series, a five-part collection of knit sculptures that represent “a different layer of the human anatomy" These Knit Anatomy Sculptures are horrifying and amazing at the same time.

Zano the Alien

Do you want to go to Space? With this adorable alien and UFO amigurumi I think you will get there in your imagination. I love the use of sequins to embellishment the spaceship.

Miknitures

I cannot tell you how many times I've worn circular needles around my neck... out of convenience. I have never thought to use it as jewelry! Well now you can, because Miknitures creates jewelry out of knitting needles. What a fun, unique jewelry idea for knitters.

Miss Manners on Knitting

Knitting in public is a lot of fun, but there are still many misconceptions out there. Watch how Miss Manners deals with comments directed at a young woman who takes her hobby outside with her.